An eight-year-old child was given CPR after a canoeing incident. The incident occurred on a northern Alberta lake.
The RCMP and Fish and Wildlife responded to Poplar Point situated on the northeast side of Lac La Biche Lake, after family and friends could not locate two children, aged 13 and 8 when the winds strengthened and a storm moved in.
The teenager was found unharmed and transported to a hospital for examination. The eight-year-old child was found a short time later unresponsive. The child was given CPR and transported to a hospital. Sadly, the child was declared dead.
Be ready to save a life by enrolling in a first aid course
Prompt delivery of CPR and using an AED can save a life. If you want to be prepared during emergencies, it is recommended to enroll in a first aid course today.
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Learn how to help those in need by enrolling in a CPR course and for more information, check out these sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600