Columbus, IN—Sunday afternoon, Bartholomew County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 7000 block of West Paddock Lane in reference to the report of a possible drowning.
Several children were swimming in a residential pool when one of the children was found unresponsive.
A family member, who is a registered nurse, pulled the unconscious 5-year-old girl from the pool and began administering CPR. When deputies arrived, the child, who had a slight pulse, was transported to Columbus Regional Hospital where she was listed in stable condition at the time of this release.
Bartholomew County Sheriff Matthew A. Myers reminds parents, and all adults, that it takes only a few seconds for a child’s excitement of swimming to turn into a tragedy.
“I cannot stress how important it is for adults to keep a very close watch on children who are swimming.” “This means being within hand’s reach, not talking on a phone, not checking Facebook, not chatting with friends, etc.”, said Myers.
Fortunately, in this case, adults were nearby, quick action was taken and it appears the child will recover.
