A 3-year old boy strapped into a car seat atop an ATV carrying rack was successfully revived with CPR. During the incident, the vehicle was submerged in a slough and the child was dangling underwater. The crash occurred in a rural area around 16 kilometers northwest of Hudson Bay. There were 7 people travelling together on 3 ATVs.

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ATV ordeal

The ATVs were the 4-wheeled models known as quads. In one of the quads, there was a child car seat strapped to the rear rack that was secured in place with straps and a 3-year old was riding in the seat while his father operated the quad.

Edmonton first aid — During emergencies, immediate delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save a life.

At one point during the ride, the quad with the car seat rolled and came to rest upside down and eventually submerged in a slough. The child in the car seat was trapped underwater for a brief span of time before being pulled out by other people in the group.

According to the police, the child was finally removed from the seat but he was unresponsive. CPR was started to revive the child. The family members brought the child to a healthcare facility in Hudson Bay.

Helping with CPR

During emergencies, immediate delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save a life. The life-saving procedure must be carried out right away to improve the chances of survival. If delayed, it might result to a poor outcome.

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