Calgary Boy Rescued from Near-Drowning | Calgary News

A Calgary boy, just nine, is fighting for his life after a harrowing near-drowning in the Shuswap River — submerged for 5 to 10 minutes before being rescued by strangers who happened to be medics on their day off. His parents were on a spontaneous family trip when he vanished under current and driftwood; his dad wasn’t at the riverbank, but beachgoers urged him across. Miraculous CPR from bystanders bought time until paramedics arrived. Now sedated from lung damage, he’s showing signs of recovery: organs working, brain tests positive, waking up to his dad’s voice. The family’s rallying cry? Water safety and flotation devices — plus donations to help cover medical costs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26ff2dcb32e1354c