A 10-year old died despite CPR after a near-drowning incident. The incident occurred in a private lake in the Lanaudiere region. According to the provincial police, they received a call about an unconscious child in a body of water.
Drowning ordeal
The boy was quickly moved out of the water and the emergency services arrived and delivered CPR.
The child was transported to a local healthcare facility and was scheduled to be transferred to a Montreal hospital but he died before that happened. The police are investigating but stated that they do not believe that there is a criminal element involved in the near-drowning incident.
Water safety and CPR
It is recommended to enroll in first aid and CPR course today. You never know when accidents or emergencies will occur especially when water is involved.
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