Near drowning at Sasamat Lake reminder about water safety: police
Global News
A quick thinking witness was able to prevent tragedy at White Pine Beach this weekend, but police say it's a warning about how dangerous the water can be.
Police in Port Moody, B.C. are reminding the public about the importance of water safety following an incident at White Pine Beach Sunday night.
Just after 8 p.m. Sunday, witnesses heard screams for help.
Fadi Jabo was there with friends and family. He told Global News a girl was going under and her father went running into Sasamat Lake to save her.
“Sadly her dad doesn’t even swim they were both drowning in front of me,” he said.
Jabo said he’s not a great swimmer either but didn’t think twice, going in first to get the girl.
“I took the girl out, then halfway someone came, took the girl, and then went back for the dad” he said.
The 30- year- old barber told Global News he’s glad he could help.
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