Dramatic rescue at Destin beach saves 11-month-old found unresponsive in the water
Destin, Florida – In a dramatic rescue at Destin’s Norriego Point Public Beach Access, an 11-month-old child was saved after being found unresponsive in the water on Friday, July 19, 2024. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reported the timely intervention that likely saved the infant’s life.
The incident unfolded when a family member saw the child face down in the lake. Reacting quickly, the family member together with a bystander started CPR on the infant until Coast Guard officials showed up. Taking over the life-saving activities, the responders displayed a remarkable shift in the rescue operation.
Following the first resuscitation at the beach, the child—along with his parents—was immediately driven to the nearby Coast Guard station, according the sheriff’s office. Before the medical transport helicopter arrived, they managed to revive the child, who began breathing and showing signs of responsiveness.
The community and the sheriff’s office have praised the family member, the bystander, and the professional rescuers’ fast thinking and decisive decisions.
“We applaud their intense efforts and send our heartfelt prayers for the baby and its family,” the sheriff’s office stated in a press release, as reported by the Get The Coast.
The collective effort of everyone involved has been highlighted as a testament to the critical importance of emergency preparedness and immediate action.
As of now, no further updates on the child’s condition have been released, nor have details about the circumstances leading to the near-tragic event been provided. The community remains hopeful and supportive, awaiting positive news regarding the young child’s recovery.
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