An emergency alert was triggered on the beach of Marathia when an 8-year-old boy was left in critical condition after diving into the sea with other children his age. According to reports by tempo24, under circumstances that remain unclear, the child reportedly swallowed a large amount of water and his condition quickly became critical. The national emergency medical service (EKAB) was immediately notified, and an ambulance arrived at the scene to transport the 8-year-old to Amaliada Hospital. There, doctors fought to stabilize his condition. According to reports, a large volume of water was removed from his stomach. Due to the severity of his condition, it was deemed necessary to transfer him to the University Hospital of Patras in Rio, with the child being placed on mechanical ventilation.
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“God wanted him to live, and he will live” — the doctor’s heartfelt post about the 8-year-old’s fight for survival
In a post on social media, Dr. Vangelis Dimitropoulos of Amaliada Hospital described the harrowing moments he experienced, as well as the emotion he felt when the child began to respond: “When you see a child blue, pulseless, his little body frozen and his stomach swollen from drowning, the only thing you think about is keeping him alive! I did everything I could, I did everything I had to!” According to the doctor, the child’s condition began to improve following the medical team’s efforts. “The child’s color came back, he started crying, he regained blood pressure and a pulse, his little eyes began to open and close… What a vindication for a doctor when the fight, the effort, succeeds!!!” Closing his post, the doctor expressed his deep relief and emotion: “God wanted him to live, and he will live… I can now go quietly to a corner, cry, light a cigarette, and relax… Thank you, my God!!!”
