Near drowning incident on the North Beach in Durban

On Monday afternoon, Netcare 911 paramedics were called to assist with a near drowning incident on the North Beach in Durban.  Reports from the scene indicate that the man jumped from the Pier and got into difficulty, quick response from the lifeguards ensured that the man was brought back to shore alive.

Netcare 911 paramedics arrived at the scene and found the lifeguards with the patient who suffered near drowning symptoms. After the man was treated at the scene, they transported him to a local hospital for the care that he required.

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