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CPR successful on child found unconscious in Prince Albert, Sask. outdoor pool

Lifeguards successfully used CPR on unconscious nine-year-old child earlier this week at a pool in Prince Albert, Sask. File / Global News

The City of Prince Albert said its lifeguards successfully used CPR to save a child’s life.

Kinsmen Water Park aquatic staff responded to an unconscious nine-year-old child in the main outdoor swimming pool at roughly 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 1.

After CPR was administered, the child was alert and taken to Victoria Hospital to be treated for the near drowning.

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Parkland Ambulance officials said if it wasn’t for the lifeguards’ quick response, this event would not have been a success.

City officials are reminding people about Kinsmen Water Park’s adult supervision policy which states children aged eight to 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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The water park was closed Aug. 2 in order to complete an investigation and properly debrief staff.

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