Crime & Safety
Man Critically Injured in Water Incident While Swimming in Wonder Lake
Authorities were called to the scene of the incident, which occurred at a public beach at about 6:15 p.m. Wednesday evening.
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A 39-year-old was critically injured in a water incident in Wonder Lake while swimming with family at a public beach Wednesday evening, the Northwest Herald reports.
The man was clinging to a buoy when his step-brother came to his rescue and helped him to shore. The step-brother attempted CPR and when police arrive, an officer took over CPR until paramedics showed up, according to the article. The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
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