In Photos: Teenager Saved From Drowning In Qawra In Coordinated Rescue Operation Including Brave Bystander
A tragic end to a teenager’s day at the beach this evening was thankfully avoided thanks to the swift response of a number of emergency services and the quick thinking of one man who rush to her aid even before they arrived.
The incident, which happened at around 7pm today in Qawra, saw a 19-year-old woman being involved in drowning incident. Photos sent to Lovin Malta moments after the shocking events unfolded showed the scene, with a number of beachgoers watching on as their Wednesday evening swim took a terrible turn.
Thankfully, however, the coordinated effort of the Malta Red Cross team, along with the A&E department, the Civil Protection Department and the Malta Police Force saw a joint effort which eventually saved the teen. But as Malta Red Cross wrote in their celebratory post later tonight, there was also one particular bystander who deserved to be congratulated too.
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“A special mention goes to the Irish gentleman who bravely initiated CPR and played a crucial role in the rescue before professional help arrived,” the post read. “His courageous actions undoubtedly helped save a life.”
“This incident is a strong reminder of how collective efforts, quick thinking, and professional dedication can make a life-saving difference,” Malta Red Cross finished, going on to thank everyone involved in today’s rescue.
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