Off-duty lifeguard saves boat-crash victim from drowning on Okanagan Lake

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A younger off-duty lifeguard has obtained a civilian commendation from Kelowna police after saving a ship crash sufferer from drowning.

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Aiden Godwin was on the Inexperienced Bay Bible Camp on Okanagan Lake on July 29 when a ship struck a dock at excessive velocity and a girl was thrown into the water.

By the point West Kelowna RCMP officers and Emergency Well being Providers paramedics arrived, Godwin had taken management of the “chaotic scene.”

He swam out to the unconscious lady by particles and leaking gas and “with sheer willpower and counting on his coaching, introduced the feminine to shore whereas supporting her head and neck,” stated RCMP Supt. Kara Triance.

As soon as she was on shore, different Good Samaritans, together with a trainee paramedic, positioned the lady on a backbone board. Godwin continued to supply life-saving first help till first responders arrived. She was taken to hospital.

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This week, Triance met with Godwin in a small lakeside ceremony to current a plaque celebrating his actions, “which little question contributed to saving the feminine’s life.”

“Our group is lucky to have folks like Aiden who rise above the crowds with their braveness and valour,” stated Triance in a statment. “On behalf of the Kelowna Regional Royal Canadian Mounted Police and your group, we thanks, Aiden.”

Godwin and the others who helped with the rescue on shore all obtained a commendation.

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