Post by Metal Angler on Jul 14, 2008 11:20:39 GMT -5
Grand Rapids F.N., Mb.
July 14, 2008
On July 13, 2008 at 9 p.m. the Grand Rapids RCMP received a report of a young child trapped in a truck that was sinking in the Saskatchewan River on Grand Rapids First Nation.
Upon arriving on scene RCMP members found the male child (four years old) in a local fisherman's boat and CPR was being performed by the fishermen and a local Band Constable. The Band Constable got the child breathing just as members arrived. Members then assisted with first aid and transported the child to the local Nursing Station. The child was subsequently stabilized and medevac to Children's Hospital in Winnipeg. The child is reportedly in stable condition.
The investigation is ongoing but it appears that the child was in the truck with a family member, when they stopped to pick something up at a local residence. The vehicle was left running and the child somehow got the vehicle in gear and drove down the bank into the river. Four local fishermen were on shore nearby, they immediately launched a boat and dove down into the strong current, breaking a window allowing the child to float to the surface where he was picked up and taken into shore.
The quick action and bravery of the Fisherman as well as their life saving skills and those of the of the Band Constable, without a doubt saved the child's life. The public is reminded to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle no matter how short the time period.
Alcohol was not a factor in this incident. The investigation continues.
THIS IS ONE FOR THE ANGLERS WAY TO GO GUYS!!
THESE ANGLERS DESERVE A METAL FOR BRAVERY!!
METALANGLER
July 14, 2008
On July 13, 2008 at 9 p.m. the Grand Rapids RCMP received a report of a young child trapped in a truck that was sinking in the Saskatchewan River on Grand Rapids First Nation.
Upon arriving on scene RCMP members found the male child (four years old) in a local fisherman's boat and CPR was being performed by the fishermen and a local Band Constable. The Band Constable got the child breathing just as members arrived. Members then assisted with first aid and transported the child to the local Nursing Station. The child was subsequently stabilized and medevac to Children's Hospital in Winnipeg. The child is reportedly in stable condition.
The investigation is ongoing but it appears that the child was in the truck with a family member, when they stopped to pick something up at a local residence. The vehicle was left running and the child somehow got the vehicle in gear and drove down the bank into the river. Four local fishermen were on shore nearby, they immediately launched a boat and dove down into the strong current, breaking a window allowing the child to float to the surface where he was picked up and taken into shore.
The quick action and bravery of the Fisherman as well as their life saving skills and those of the of the Band Constable, without a doubt saved the child's life. The public is reminded to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle no matter how short the time period.
Alcohol was not a factor in this incident. The investigation continues.
THIS IS ONE FOR THE ANGLERS WAY TO GO GUYS!!
THESE ANGLERS DESERVE A METAL FOR BRAVERY!!
METALANGLER