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Child Pulled from Smith Mountain Lake
posted 11:41 pm Thu August 07, 2008 - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
reporter: Margaret Clevenstine
posted by: Webteam
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Investigators are waiting to speak to a child's family before giving any more information about a rescue in Smith Mountain Lake Thursday afternoon. Conservation Police say around 2:30 the child was swimming at the State Park's public beach, went underwater and never came up.
An adult nearby noticed and told lifeguards. They and officers evacuated the beach and started searching. They found the child and performed CPR, while waiting for an ambulance. They took the child to Bedford County Hospital. We have no update on a condition.
Officer Andy Davis, Smith Mountain Lake State Park - "The staff did a great job responding and the lifeguards did a good job in their efforts. But it's very unfortunate."
It's unknown whether the child was swimming alone. The beach will open back up Friday.
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Talkback: Child Pulled from Smith Mountain Lake
bethwhite
10:46 pm on 08/07/08
We don't know why this happened and it would be cruel to point fingers. There is a loving God that help comfort the family during this time. Unless you have been in this situation, you could not possibly understand the peace and comfort that only faith can provide. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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