911 dispatcher walks Florida family member through CPR, saving girl's life: video
Volusia Sheriff's Office praises telecommunicator supervisor in helping to save the 2-year-old's life
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A 2-year-old Florida girl is recovering after relatives pulled her from the family's pool and started CPR with the guidance of a 911 supervisor until a deputy and rescue crew arrived at the scene.
Deputies and Volusia County Fire Rescue responded to the home in DeLeon Springs after a frantic 911 call around 4:48 p.m. Sunday. It was learned the 2-year-old girl was found face-down in the above-ground pool while a family member was watching several children for their mother.
A family member jumped in the pool, pulled the toddler out and immediately called 911 when she admitted no one on the scene had CPR training.
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"While sending units to the scene, Telecommunicator Supervisor Thomas Eggers began giving CPR instructions over the phone," Volusia Sheriff's Office said in a press release.
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911 dispatcher: "OK, I want you to turn the baby over and see if there is any water. We want to drain the water out."
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Caller: "She's on her side right now."
911 dispatcher: "OK. Put the baby flat on her back on a hard surface. I want you to take one hand and place it on the center of her chest … and to press to a depth of one inch, OK? We're going to do 30 compressions."
Caller: "OK"
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911 dispatcher: "Go ahead and count with me, 1, 2 … I want this rhythm. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 …"
When the first unit arrived on scene, Deputy Kaelin Darcy took over CPR, then picked up the child and ran her to a Fire Rescue crew that arrived moments later. Soon, the child was responsive and crying. She was taken to a hospital in serious condition for further treatment.
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As of Monday, the child remained hospitalized but was reported doing well and showing promising signs of making a full recovery.
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The state Department of Children and Families was notified of the incident, and an investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
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The above-ground pool was filled with about 4 feet of water with a small inflatable ball floating on the surface and a ladder attached.