06-07-2025
‘Quick-thinking' 12-year-old helps save relative after medical emergency at Port Dover beach: OPP
A 65-year-old man was rescued from Lake Erie Saturday after experiencing a medical episode, thanks to the quick actions of a 12-year-old family member and a nearby bystander.
Ontario Provincial Police in Norfolk County say emergency crews responded to a call around 4:40 p.m. involving a swimmer in distress at Port Dover Beach.
The OPP say the swimmer began showing signs of a medical emergency while in the water.
Police say the swimmer's 12-year-old family member acted quickly and pulled them to shore, where a bystander performed CPR and successfully revived the individual.
The swimmer was taken to hospital and no serious injuries were reported.
Norfolk OPP are commending the young family member and bystander for their swift and courageous actions.
Police are reminding the public to remain vigilant when swimming and encourage the use of personal flotation devices, swimming with a companion, and choosing supervised beaches when possible.
