Near drowning at Sasamat Lake reminder about water safety: police – BC | 24CA News
Police in Port Moody, B.C. are reminding the general public concerning the significance of water security following an incident at White Pine Beach Sunday night time.
Just after 8 p.m. Sunday, witnesses heard screams for assist.
Fadi Jabo was there with family and friends. He advised Global News a woman was going below and her father went operating into Sasamat Lake to avoid wasting her.
“Sadly her dad doesn’t even swim they were both drowning in front of me,” he stated.
Jabo stated he’s not an ideal swimmer both however didn’t assume twice, stepping into first to get the woman.
“I took the girl out, then halfway someone came, took the girl, and then went back for the dad” he stated.
The 30- year- previous barber advised Global News he’s glad he might assist.
“After, the feeling was super good that I tried to help them. And I did.”
His heroics made a distinction, and a tragedy was averted.
“Each incident is a reminder just how dangerous the water can be and a reminder to folks to use extra caution when out in the waterways,” Port Moody police Const. Sam Zacharias stated.
Paramedics took one particular person to hospital in steady situation. Port Moody police say the woman and her father have made a full restoration.
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