HEROIC RESCUE: Child pulled from Pinebluff Lake after near drowning

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A small child is recovering after a near drowning incident at Pinebluff Lake on Thursday afternoon, according to Pinebluff Police.

Authorities say the child’s parent realized the child was missing and immediately began searching for her along with others at the lake. One of the individuals searching felt the girl under the water with his foot and quickly pulled her out. At that time, the child was not breathing.

Bystanders immediately began CPR, and by the time firefighters arrived on the scene, the child was alert and conscious.

The child was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Her current condition has not been released.

Pinebluff Police have not provided additional details, but they say the quick actions of bystanders likely saved the child’s life.

Patrick Priest
Patrick Priest
A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.

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