A five-year-old boy was rescued from a submerged vehicle after it went into Whiteswan Lake on August 3.

The driver lost control of a vehicle on Whiteswan Forest Service Road and entered the lake. The female driver and another occupant (16-year-old female) were able to free themselves from the vehicle and swim to shore.  A five-year-old boy remained restrained in the vehicle.

Two brothers from Lethbridge and Turner Valley, Alberta, were in the area and immediately rendered assistance. They jumped into the water and after several attempts were able free the young boy. The vehicle was reported to be five to seven feet below the surface and the boy was submerged between five and 15 minutes. Once on shore others assisted in administering CPR.

The boy was rushed to East Kootenay Regional Hospital and then transferred to Children’s Hospital in Calgary where he is reported to be doing very well.

RCMP and the family are very thankful of those that helped out.

“Without the brothers’ quick response it’s likely the outcome would have been tragic. We want to recognize them for their quick action.”

The young boy is making good progress, but the father advises there are several medical tests still to be done before he will be released.

The family asks that their privacy be respected during this emotional time.

Cpl. Chris Newel,

Kimberley RCMP

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