Feb 8 β€’ 20:07 UTC πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece Naftemporiki

Kallithea: 2-year-old girl retrieved unconscious from fountain, hospitalized in critical condition

A two-year-old girl was rescued from a fountain in Kallithea and hospitalized in critical condition after efforts to revive her were successful.

In Kallithea, Greece, a tragic incident occurred when a two-year-old girl fell into a fountain and was retrieved unconscious. Bystanders alerted the authorities, and the first responders, who were motorcycle police officers from the DIAS unit, attempted to provide first aid before the ambulance arrived. Although there were delays in medical assistance, a police car transported the girl urgently to the 'Aglaia Kyriakou' Children’s Hospital.

At the hospital, the medical team engaged in a fierce battle to revive the child, performing resuscitation efforts for 40 minutes before successfully stabilizing her condition. She was then admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the children's hospital, where her situation was described as severe, indicating the potential for serious health repercussions due to the incident.

The girl's father, a 26-year-old man from Albania, was present at the scene during the incident and has since been taken to the local police station for questioning. The event has raised concerns about child safety in public spaces, highlighting the critical need for vigilant supervision in environments where children can easily encounter dangerous situations such as water features. It reflects broader societal issues regarding child safety and the responsibilities of guardians in public areas.

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