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Alberta Boy Back Home, Doing Well After Near Fatal Drowning Incident in B.C. River
Off-duty health care professionals revived the 9-year-old after he was trapped underwater for 5 to 10 minutes, and doctors say his brain was not damaged.
- Nine-Year-Old Paul-Angelo returned to his Calgary home on September 1 after nearly drowning in the Shuswap River on August 3, with doctors expecting a full recovery from the harrowing incident.
- Trapped underwater by driftwood for five to 10 minutes, Paul-Angelo was rescued by off-duty health professionals who performed flawless CPR; he then spent eight days in a medically induced coma in Vancouver.
- Testing indicated Paul-Angelo's brain was not damaged by oxygen deprivation, while doctors at the Children's Hospital in Vancouver called the resuscitation an "amazing" job that saved both his life and quality of life.
- Maria Warren and Matthew are now advocating for increased water safety signage at Tuey Park and throughout British Columbia, while seeking to thank the off-duty professionals who saved their son's life.
- Researchers are studying Paul-Angelo's case to understand his remarkable recovery from such a severe drowning, as the Warrens remain dedicated to spreading water safety awareness to prevent similar emergencies for other parents.
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