Good Samaritans and first responders save teen from drowning at Spirit Lake
On Sunday, August 11, the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a possible drowning on Spirit Lake near Menahga.
The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office, the Menahga Police Department, Menahga First Responders, and Astera Ambulance responded to the Menahga City Beach.
Responders learned that a 19-year-old male had gone swimming when he went underwater and had not resurfaced for approximately two minutes. The male was located and removed from the water by good Samaritans, and CPR was started immediately.
A short time later, the male started breathing on his own and was transported by ambulance to Essentia Health in Park Rapids.
The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office appreciates those responsible for the positive outcome of this near tragedy. Good work by all those involved.
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