Toddler airlifted after near-drowning incident at West Point Lake
A toddler is at an Atlanta hospital after nearly drowning at West Point Lake in Troup County.
Deputies along with other first responders were dispatched to Yellow Jacket Beach on West Point Lake regarding a possible drowning on July 1, 2024, at 6:22 p.m.
“While deputies were responding to the location, dispatch advised that the victim, a three year old child had been pulled from the water and CPR was in progress by citizens at the location,” authorities said.
When deputies and other first responders arrived on scene, they took over lifesaving measures of the child. The child was airlifted to an Atlanta area hospital where we understand is still receiving treatment.
“This appears to be a tragic accident,” they added.
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