Six-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Water-Filled Dugout Near Lethbridge
A tragic incident near Lethbridge has underscored the dangers of water-related emergencies and the importance of immediate first aid response.
According to a report by Shawn Logan, published on August 2, 2016, desperate efforts were made to revive a six-year-old girl who was found unconscious in a water-filled dugout on Monday afternoon. The full original report can be read in the Calgary Herald article covering the incident
👉 Six-year-old girl found dead in watery dugout near Lethbridge.
At approximately 5:15 p.m., police and Emergency Medical Services were called to a home in Lethbridge, about two hours south of Calgary. Family members discovered the child in the dugout and immediately attempted to help. Despite rapid resuscitation efforts by both relatives and first responders, the young girl was rushed to Chinook Regional Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
An autopsy was scheduled in Calgary, and police confirmed that the death is not believed to be suspicious.
Near-Drowning Rescue at Park Lake Highlights Value of CPR
Earlier that same day, a separate water emergency occurred at Park Lake Provincial Park, just north of Lethbridge. An 18-year-old man was rescued from the water after bystanders noticed he was in distress.
Witnesses quickly pulled the man from the lake and immediately began CPR before emergency crews arrived. Their fast response proved lifesaving. The man was transported to Foothills Hospital in Calgary, where he was reported to be recovering.
Why First Aid Training Saves Lives
These two incidents—one tragic and one survivable—demonstrate how critical early intervention and CPR training can be during water-related emergencies. Drowning can occur silently and within minutes, leaving little time to react.
Learning how to respond in emergencies through certified training, such as Standard First Aid and CPR courses, can equip individuals with the skills needed to act quickly and confidently when every second counts.
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