A young girl was given CPR after discovered in a watery dugout in Lethbridge. Desperate efforts to resuscitate a young girl found unconscious in a water-filled dugout in Lethbridge came to a tragic end.
Watery ordeal
It was around 5:15 PM when the police and EMS in the city 2 hours south of Calgary were called to a house where a 6-year old girl was found in a dugout.
The child was rushed to Chinook Regional Hospital but despite the efforts by the family and first responders, the girl was declared dead.
An autopsy has been scheduled in Calgary but police do not believe that the death has a suspicious nature.
Learn CPR today
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an important life-saving technique that can save a life. You should enroll in a first aid course today to learn life-saving skills that will come in handy during emergencies.
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Learn how to help by enrolling in a first aid course and for more information, check out these sources:
WebMD: First Aid for Drowning in Children
Wikipedia: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)