CENTERVILLE – Lifeguards reportedly revived a near-drowning swimmer in Centerville. The guards performed CPR on the victim pulled from the water at Covell’s Beach shortly after 1 PM. The victim had regained consciousness when police and EMTs arrived on the scene. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital.
From Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire: At approximately 1:15 PM, the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (C.O.MM) Fire Department responded to Covell’s Beach in Centerville for a report of a person pulled from the water.
Upon arrival, CPR was already in progress. Town of Barnstable lifeguards, with assistance from an off-duty firefighter and an off-duty nurse, had initiated life-saving measures. C.O.MM Fire personnel assumed care, providing advanced medical treatment before transporting the patient to Cape Cod Hospital. The patient’s condition is unknown at this time.
The Barnstable Police Department also responded to assist with scene safety and crowd control.
C.O.MM Fire extends its appreciation to the lifeguards on scene for their quick actions, strong training, and professionalism, which played a vital role in today’s emergency response.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
