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Lifeguards save 12-year-old boy pulled unconscious from sea in Halkidiki
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Lifeguards save 12-year-old boy pulled unconscious from sea in Halkidiki

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A 12-year-old boy was pulled unconscious from the sea in Hanioti, Halkidiki, on Wednesday morning.
  • Lifeguards immediately intervened, successfully resuscitating and stabilizing the child.
  • The boy was transported to the hospital by ambulance after the incident, which occurred around 11:00 AM.

A dramatic rescue unfolded on Wednesday morning in Hanioti, Halkidiki, when a 12-year-old boy was pulled from the sea unconscious. The incident occurred around 11:00 AM, prompting an immediate response from lifeguards.

According to reports and a social media post by volunteer rescuer Ioannis Kolokythas, the lifeguards acted swiftly to retrieve the boy from the water. They were able to successfully resuscitate him and stabilize his condition. The quick actions of the lifeguards prevented a potential tragedy.

Following the resuscitation, the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAV) was alerted. Both an immediate response motorcycle and an ambulance were dispatched to the scene. The boy was then transported to the hospital for further care and observation.

Kolokythas described the event as a "miracle," highlighting the "flawless teamwork" that led to the best possible outcome and brought joy to everyone present. The successful rescue serves as a testament to the vigilance and effectiveness of the lifeguards on duty.

MIRACLE on the beach of Hanioti today at 11:00 because this time the sweet twelve-year-old kid literally got away with it after a flawless team cooperation which had the best outcome and spread joy to everyoneโ€ฆ

โ€” Ioannis KolokythasDescribing the successful rescue of the 12-year-old boy.
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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.