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January 28, 2008

Teachers rescue unconscious Cranston 7th grader

CRANSTON -- A seventh grader who could not swim well became unconscious after she jumped into the deep end of a Park View Middle School pool this morning. She was later revived and taken to Hasbro Children's Hospital and is expected to be discharged today.

The incident occurred at 11 a.m. today. The girl, who was not identified, was among those swimmers not considered proficient. But she saw some friends in the pool's deeper end, jumped in to be with them and ended up having troubles, according to authorities.

A physical education teacher jumped into the pool and pulled the girl out with help from another teacher who was on the pool's apron, according to Raymond Votto, chief operating officer of the Cranston schools. They called 911, and began administering CPR. She was alert and responsive when emergency services personnel arrived.

A school nurse went with the girl to the hospital. School administrators were notified the girl was all right and would at some point go home with her family.

"Our staff reacted in a very quick and consistent manner," said Votto. He added that by using their training, they did a commendable job.

-- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney, with reports from Journal staff writer Barbara Polichetti

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