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Longueuil baby given first aid after near drowning

A 1-year old boy was saved after near-drowning in the family’s swimming pool in Longueuil.

Watery rescue

According to the police, the baby fell into the water and knocked his head. One of the relatives found the child unconscious in the pool.

According to Longueuil police spokesperson, Stephanie Jalbert, they got a call around 8:50 PM. One of the family members provided first aid and upon arrival of Urgence-Sante on the scene, they took over.

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One of the family members provided first aid and upon arrival of Urgence-Sante on the scene, they took over.

The baby is in a stable condition at Ste-Justine Hospital. The police ruled out the fall as an accident.

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Learn how to help by enrolling in a first aid course and for more information, check out these sources:

WebMD – Drowning Treatment: Essential First Aid for Water Emergencies

Wikipedia – First Aid: Understanding Basic Techniques and Procedures

WikiHow – How to Do Basic First Aid: Essential Skills for Emergencies

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