NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police in the capital are investigating the second near-drowning incident in as many days.
Police say that a 59-year-old female visitor from the United States is currently receiving medical treatment after a near-drowning incident in Western New Providence.
The incident reportedly occurred around 9:45 a.m. on Monday. According to initial reports, the female tourist was swimming in the waters behind West Wind- Cable Beach when she was swept underwater by strong waves. She reportedly ingested an excessive amount of salt water and was assisted to shore by a lifeguard who administered CPR. She was taken to the hospital by Emergency Medical Services and is currently in stable condition.
A 16-year-old female is in critical condition following an incident where a vehicle went overboard near Arawak Cay shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. According to reports, an alert police officer on duty at the Youth March swiftly responded to a distressing situation involving a burgundy Nissan Cube. The officer reportedly dove into the waters near the sinking vehicle where he retrieved the victim. She was brought to the surface in an unresponsive state.
The officers quickly performed CPR and the victim was transported to the hospital by emergency medical services for further treatment. The driver and another juvenile passenger were also taken to the hospital for medical assessment. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to go overboard near the bridge on Arawak Cay.
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