A four-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a horrific drowning incident at a hotel swimming pool in Gran Canaria, a popular holiday destination for British tourists. The youngster was pulled from the water on Saturday afternoon and remains in critical condition.
Emergency Response
According to reports, the child suffered a severe drowning episode. Emergency services rushed to the scene and initially transported him to a private medical centre in San Bartolomé de Tirajana. However, his condition deteriorated, prompting doctors to request a specialist rescue team for transfer.
Medics from the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) airlifted the boy by helicopter in a dramatic rescue operation. The aircraft landed in a car park at a nearby school, where an ambulance was waiting to rush the child to Las Palmas.
Medical Care During Transfer
During the helicopter flight, the boy was under constant supervision by a specialist team, including a doctor and a nurse. Upon arrival, staff at the University Maternal and Child Hospital in Las Palmas, along with paediatric specialists and other emergency units, received the child.
Officials confirmed that the boy exhibited signs of severe drowning before the emergency transfer. He remains in a serious condition as medical staff continue to provide intensive care.
