9-Year-Old Boy Recovering After Near Drowning

July 20, 2014

The police have confirmed that the 9-year-old boy who nearly drowned at Admiralty House on Friday has been moved from the Intensive Care Unit to the children’s ward, where he is recovering in stable condition.

A police spokesperson said, “At last check the victim of an apparent near drowning incident that occurred around 3:30pm Friday, July 18th at Admiralty House Park beach in Pembroke was recovering in stable condition on the children’s ward at the hospital.

“The youngster, now confirmed to be a nine year old Pembroke boy, was initially warded in the Intensive Care Unit.

“Inquiries into this incident are ongoing and any witnesses that have not already come forward are encouraged to contact the Hamilton Police Station on 295-0011.”

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  1. Margo says:

    Where are the life guards
    some parks have two (WTF…..

    • Sheldon Cooper says:

      They’re at the beaches frequented by tourists. If you go just where the locals go, you’re on your own.

      • Animal Lover says:

        The camp should have provided one. If you put in a request for one with the parks, I’m sure they would have provided them with one. Admiralty house isn’t used enough to warrant a full time life guard.

        My question is why weren’t the camp guides watching these kids properly?

        • LOLOLOLOLOLOL says:

          Admirality House is one of the most used beaches on this island. To say it isn’t used enough just means that you havn’t been there often enoug hto appreciate it. During the summer months this park is one of our islands popular spots, at least amougnst the locals, to swim picnic and relax. That said, i doupt a lifegaurd is needed. People just need to pay attention more to the children they have that are swimming.

          • Logic76 says:

            The inherit risks of our south shore beaches are much greater than that of the extremely enclosed bay at Admiralty House.

  2. Raymond Ray says:

    What we all,(who believe in God) can say is, “thank you Lord for saving this young boys life”.

  3. local-onboard says:

    What I would like to know is what camp was this child attending? Having a small child who is attending different camps for the first time this year I would like to be informed.

    • parent of toddlers says:

      I agree as I also have children attending camp for the first time and you want to know that your children are well supervised especially when near water. It can happen so quickly. Thank goodness he is ok.