Cancun, Q.R. — Lifeguards rescued a young swimmer off Playa Delfines in Cancun Sunday. The young woman was walking in the sea when she was hit by a strong wave that knocked her over.
Lifeguards saw her being dragged out as she struggled to get to her feet. The incident happened Sunday evening in the Cancun Hotel Zone near kilometer 18.
According to the Civil Protection report, lifeguards conducting preventative patrols “observed that the visitor had been struck by a wave which destabilized her and left her trapped in the current.”
Other swimmers reported seeing the young woman try to return to shore, however, she quickly showed signs of exhaustion as she was pulled into deeper water. Lifeguards swam out and returned her to shore.
The young woman was pulled from the water semi-conscious and, once on the sand, was placed in a thermal blanket while medical assistance was requested. She was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital.
In a statement, Protección Civil Cancún reported “A rescue at Playa Delfines. On Sunday afternoon, our Civil Protection lifeguards carried out an emergency rescue at kilometer 18, at Playa Delfines.
“During their preventative patrols, they identified a young woman who had been hit by a wave and pulled under by a rip current. The victim was rescued semi-conscious. She received immediate attention, being placed in the recovery position and covered with a thermal blanket while medical assistance was requested.
“The patient was transported to the hospital by our ambulance for specialized care. Thanks to the quick action of our lifeguards and paramedics, the situation was brought under control in time.
“We work every day for your safety. Respecting the lifeguards’ instructions can save your life.”
