Going to the gym saved a child who fell into the lake.
(Baonghean.vn) - Seeing the child struggling, Mr. Cam jumped in to save the victim and performed first aid. The child was taken to the hospital in time and narrowly escaped death.
The incident happened at 5:30 p.m. on October 3. Mr. Nguyen Van Cam (born in 1958, Lat town, Tan Ky) was exercising at the "Rear to the frontline" construction site in block 7, Lat town when he saw a small arm struggling in the lake.
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The lake where Dat fell. |
Without hesitation, Mr. Cam jumped in to save the victim and brought him to shore. The victim received first aid on the spot and was promptly transferred to the emergency room, so he was out of danger.
The lucky boy is Nguyen Phung Dat (8 years old), residing in Block 3, Lat Town, Tan Ky District. It is known that before that, Dat, his younger sister (6 years old) and the neighbor boy (7 years old) invited each other to go to the lake to play. Seeing his sister's hat flying into the lake, Dat jumped in to get it but unfortunately slipped and fell into the lake.
Dr. Pham Van Nguyen, Department of Surgery - Pediatrics - Infectious Diseases (Tan Ky General Hospital) said that when admitted to the hospital, the child was still in a lethargic state, but his pulse and blood pressure were stable. After intensive treatment, the child's health quickly recovered, he was rosy-cheeked and completely alert.
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The sign was hung by the construction owner after the incident. |
After the incident, the project owner fenced off the lake area and posted a warning sign that the deep water area is dangerous and swimming is prohibited.
Phuong Hao
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