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Lifeguard revives unconscious 2.5-year-old girl pulled from sea in Halkidiki
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Lifeguard revives unconscious 2.5-year-old girl pulled from sea in Halkidiki

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A lifeguard in Polychrono, Halkidiki, successfully revived a 2.5-year-old girl who was pulled from the sea unconscious.
  • The child was rescued by swimmers and immediately received first aid from the lifeguard.
  • After regaining consciousness, the girl was transported to a local health center and then to a Thessaloniki hospital for further evaluation.

A potential tragedy was averted in Polychrono, Halkidiki, thanks to the swift actions of a lifeguard who saved the life of a 2.5-year-old girl. The child was pulled from the sea unconscious by beachgoers, causing distress among those present.

The lifeguard on duty at the beach immediately administered first aid to the girl. Their timely and effective intervention allowed the child to regain consciousness.

An ambulance from the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAV) arrived promptly at the scene. The child was initially transported to the Kassandra Health Center for initial medical care. Doctors determined that further hospitalization and examinations were necessary.

Consequently, the girl was transferred to the "Hippocrates" General Hospital in Thessaloniki for comprehensive medical assessments to monitor her condition. The incident highlights the critical role of lifeguards in ensuring beach safety.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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