A quiet Beverly block was jolted Wednesday when a 13-year-old boy was pulled from a backyard pool and rushed to the hospital. Neighbors began chest compressions before emergency crews arrived, and the teen was later stabilized at a local hospital and flown to a Boston-area medical center. The incident happened at a residence on Parramatta Road and remains under investigation, according to authorities.
What happened at the home
As reported by Boston 25 News, witnesses pulled the boy from the pool Wednesday evening and immediately began CPR. Firefighters and paramedics then took over life-saving efforts at the Parramatta Road home. An ambulance brought the teen to Beverly Hospital, where he was stabilized before being transferred by air to a Boston hospital for additional care, the station reported.
Rescue and medical transfer
Bystander CPR and a fast response from first responders are often critical in near-drowning situations, and local crews continued treatment once they arrived. Beverly Hospital, at 85 Herrick Street, is one of the regional facilities that helps coordinate urgent transfers to specialty centers when patients need more intensive care. Officials have not released the boy’s current condition while investigators review what led up to the emergency.
Why water safety matters
Nonfatal submersion can result in lasting brain and lung damage, and drowning is a leading cause of death for children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For children ages 5–14, the CDC notes that drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death after motor vehicle crashes. The numbers highlight how crucial supervision, physical barriers and safety training are whenever kids are around water.
CPR and what neighbors can do
Immediate CPR from bystanders can significantly improve a person’s chance of survival. The American Heart Association advises calling 911 right away and starting chest compressions at about 100 to 120 beats per minute until professionals take over. The AHA also notes that rescue breaths are especially recommended for drowning victims when a responder is trained and able to provide them. Local health officials urge families to review water-safety plans and consider CPR training as the busy summer season approaches.
Investigation ongoing
Authorities have not released additional details about what happened in the moments before the boy was pulled from the pool, and local coverage still describes the case as developing. Boston 25 News reports that investigators are working to determine the sequence of events. Anyone with information about the incident on Parramatta Road is asked to contact Beverly Police, according to local reporting.
