3-Year-Old Child Loses Consciousness in Swimming Pool Due to Heatwave... Police Save Him

Police Patrol Swimming Pool, Rescue Unconscious Child
Child Lost Consciousness Due to Heat Cramps... Quickly Transported to Hospital
End of Summer Vacation Season, Beware of Heat-Related Illnesses Like Heat Cramps

A heartwarming story has emerged of a police officer who saved the life of a 3-year-old child who lost consciousness in the heat while patrolling an outdoor swimming pool. On the 19th, an online community shared a video titled "Police Officers Running Urgently and a Limp Child," which was posted on the official YouTube channel of the National Police Agency on the 16th.

[Image source=Captured from the National Police Agency YouTube channel]

In the video, the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency's Mobile Patrol Unit was patrolling around an outdoor swimming pool to inspect for illegal cameras when they found a 3-year-old child who had lost consciousness due to heat cramps. The police, together with the guardian who requested help, quickly placed the child in the patrol car and rushed to the hospital. It is reported that they also contacted the emergency room medical staff in advance to explain the child's condition so that treatment could begin immediately upon arrival.

While en route to the hospital, the police continuously checked the child's consciousness and assisted by massaging the hands and feet to relax the muscles. The Mobile Patrol Unit members had received first aid training before their patrol, enabling them to act without hesitation. Thanks to their prompt response, the child arrived at the emergency room located 15 minutes away within the golden hour and received rapid treatment, regaining consciousness and currently recovering.

Viewers who watched the video praised the police's response, saying, "Thank you for saving a precious life," and "We support the police officers who did their best to save the child's life."

On the afternoon of the 18th, when the sweltering heat continued, citizens visiting Mulbit Square in Yeouido, Seoul, were cooling off from the heat. [Image source=Yonhap News]

As hot and humid winds blow and daytime temperatures rise to as high as 36 degrees Celsius, the heatwave continues day after day. With the end of summer vacation approaching, it is important to prepare for various heat-related illnesses. In particular, heat cramps refer to muscle spasms that occur when sweating excessively during prolonged exercise in the heat. When heat cramps appear, muscles should be stretched in a cool shaded area. It is helpful to rest while avoiding intense exercise for at least a few hours and to drink or replenish fluids containing electrolytes. If electrolyte drinks are unavailable, adding one or two teaspoons of salt to 1 liter of water can serve as a substitute.

For the elderly or children, exposure to scorching heat can cause heat syncope due to the inability to adapt to external temperatures. Simple heat syncope can be easily recovered by resting. Find a cool shaded area, monitor breathing and pulse, lower the head, and replenish fluids. However, if abnormal symptoms persist, medical assistance should be sought promptly.

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