VERGAS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a heart-stopping turn of events, a toddler’s life hung in the balance after a terrifying incident in rural Vergas, Otter Tail County. The child, barely a year and a half old, found himself submerged in unexpected waters behind a dilapidated barn on Tuesday afternoon. What started as a routine day for a mother and her three children turned into a frantic race against time.
Witnessing every parent’s nightmare unfold before her eyes, the mother sprang into action upon discovering her youngest child motionless in the shallow water. With adrenaline-fueled determination, she swiftly retrieved the unconscious toddler from the murky depths, his tiny body limp and unresponsive.
Thanks to the swift response of a coalition of emergency services, including the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, Vergas Fire, Vergas Rescue, Perham Ambulance, and LifeLink III, hope was not lost. Through their combined efforts, the child was resuscitated on the scene before being airlifted to a nearby hospital.
As the community holds its breath in collective relief, this harrowing ordeal serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of vigilance around water, especially as warmer weather beckons families outdoors.
I’m Neil Berg reporting for trfnews.i234.me