CPR TRAINING HELPED SAVE BOY, 2, WHO WAS SWIMMING IN STEWART LAKE LAST TUESDAY

MACTIER — A person with CPR training saved the life of a two-year-old boy last week, police just report today.

The toddler was in the water at a Stewart Lake Beach Tuesday in MacTier, when he slipped away from family and entered the water.

And although he was quickly located by a caregiver, he was unresponsive.

The family called for help and police say the quick actions of a nearby good Samaritan who was familiar with CPR successfully revived the child.

And he was transported to a local hospital and soon released in good health.

Police say the near-drowning happened Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 11 a.m.

OPP and Muskoka EMS responded.