NSW: Kiss of life saves boy

AAP General News (Australia)
12-22-1998
NSW: Kiss of life saves boy

SYDNEY, Dec 22 AAP - Lifesavers gave the kiss of life to an eight-year-old boy who nearly
drowned in surf on the New South Wales central coast today.

He had been swimming with a four-year-old girl at Umina Beach when they were both knocked
over by moderate waves about 4.30pm (AEDT).

An ambulance spokesman said the boy was unconscious.

A crew from the Westpac LifeSaver Helicopter airlifted the children to Gosford Hospital
where they were both reported to be in a serious but stable condition.

The incident was one of two near drownings involving children today.

An ambulance spokesman said a 12-month-old boy was saved by his mother from a residential
swimming pool at Cabramatta in Sydney's south-west about 6.15pm.

He said the boy was still conscious and had been taken to Liverpool Hospital for
observation.

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KEYWORD: CHILDREN LEAD

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