Schalk Boonzaaier, NSRI Kleinmond station commander, said: At 17h20, Tuesday, 2 December, NSRI Kleinmond duty crew were activated following reports of a non-fatal drowning in the vicinity of Main Beach, Kleinmond.
Initial reports had been received from Overstrand Fire and Rescue Services who were responding to the scene.
NSRI Kleinmond crew responded to investigate while Overstrand Fire and Rescue Services, Overstrand Law Enforcement, ER24 ambulance services and WC Government Health EMS responded.
On arrival on the scene, it was found that a local 7 year male was out the water after suffering a non-fatal drowning in the Kleinmond Lagoon.
The child was medically treated on the scene, and he was transported to hospital by EMS ambulance in a stable condition for further medical care.
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