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Leisure Centre Says Child Is Recovering After Cardiac Arrest at Hyde Pool

Active Tameside credits staff alongside an off-duty paramedic for the rescue.

Overview

  • A child went into cardiac arrest during a swim at Hyde Leisure Pool on Sunday, prompting staff to clear the water.
  • North West Ambulance Service said it dispatched several crews to Active Hyde and took the patient to Tameside General Hospital.
  • Witnesses told the Manchester Evening News that lifeguards started CPR before ambulance crews continued treatment.
  • Early reports said the child was conscious when arriving at hospital for checks.
  • Active Tameside said Monday the child is making a full recovery, praised an off-duty paramedic who helped, and noted services have resumed.