A 2-year-old girl in critical condition after being rescued from a fountain in Kallithea, Greece, where she was reportedly submerged for an unknown period before being aided by police and medical staff.
A 2-year-old girl is in critical condition following a terrifying incident in Kallithea, Greece, where she was rescued from a fountain and found unresponsive. The child was with her father at Cyprus Square when she fell into the fountain under unclear circumstances. Local police officers quickly responded to reports from nearby residents, extracted the child from the water, and provided initial medical assistance.
The police's rapid response included alerting an ambulance service, but while waiting for it to arrive, a police patrol vehicle took the girl to the Aglaia Kyriakou Children's Hospital for urgent medical care. Doctors at the hospital worked tirelessly for 40 minutes to resuscitate her, ultimately succeeding after extensive efforts. She is currently hospitalized in intensive care with breathing support, as her condition remains critical.
As further developments unfold, authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the girl's parents, aged 26 and 23, have been summoned to speak with the prosecutor regarding the events leading up to their daughter’s accident. This heartbreaking situation has raised questions about child safety in public spaces and the responsibilities of guardians in monitoring young children, especially near bodies of water.
