An 8-year old boy drowned at a pool party in Sherbrooke. It has been the third death in Quebec since Friday.
Unforeseen accident
According to Samuel Ducharme, spokesperson for the Sherbrooke police, it was an unfortunate accident. There was proper supervision and other children in the pool when the incident occurred, thus dismissing criminal negligence.
When the boy was found, CPR was administered before transported to a healthcare facility where he later died. The Quebec Coroner’s Officer investigates the death with a possible autopsy.
In earlier events, 2 other young boys also drowned over the weekend. An 11-year old boy was discovered unconscious in a pool while attending a party and a 3-year old was found along a river in Upton.
The drowning incidents are likely to occur in July followed by June and August. Once the weather warms up, there is an increase in the number of cases.
Importance of first aid training
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. Prompt delivery of life-saving techniques improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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