Portuguese military officer resuscitates two-year-old girl and helps save her life during holiday
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Portuguese military officer resuscitates two-year-old girl and helps save her life during holiday

SAPO29 August 2026 at 19:45

A Portuguese military officer managed to resuscitate a two-year-old girl during her holidays, contributing to saving her life. The child suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest after getting into difficulty while at the beach.

The military officer, whose identity has not been revealed, was on holiday at the time of the incident. The situation occurred when the girl was at the beach and started having difficulty, leading to the cardiorespiratory arrest.

The Portuguese military officer intervened quickly and managed to resuscitate the child, providing first aid on the spot. The timely intervention was decisive in saving the life of the two-year-old girl.

The incident highlights the crucial role that first aid training can play in emergency situations, even outside the professional context. The child was subsequently assisted and managed to survive thanks to the military officer's actions during the holidays.

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