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Youth in critical condition after near-drowning on Vancouver Island

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A drowning in Mission and a near-drowning on Vancouver Island have led to concerns regarding water safety in B.C. Angela Jung has more – Jun 16, 2024

A 17-year-old youth is in critical condition after a near-drowning on Vancouver Island.

West Shore RCMP said in a social media post, that the youth was retrieved from Langford Lake by several bystanders.

Langford Fire Rescue said firefighters responded to a call for help around 2 p.m. on Saturday at Langford Lake.

Police said the bystanders performed CPR on the youth until emergency crews arrived.

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A fire boat was used by Langford Fire Rescue firefighters to access the youth.

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The youth was then transported on the fire boat to be handed off to B.C. Emergency Health Services, who had ambulances waiting nearby.

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The youth is now in hospital.

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