Emergency services were called
Emergency crews rushed to the scene following reports that a canoe capsized at a popular spot for boaters - leaving two young children and two adults in the water. shortly before 6.50pm on Monday, May 29 at Sawley Flood Lock, in Long Eaton.
The two adults were rescued from the water upon arrival of crews. The crews had established the two children were already out of the water after being assisted off the embankment by members of the public prior to their arrival. All four were handed into the care of paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance Service.A spokesperson for the East Midlands Ambulance Service added: “We received a call at 6.53pm on 29 May to Tamworth Road in Long Eaton. The caller reported a medical emergency.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service also issued some advice in a statement following the incident, adding: "Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind people that even on a warm day, the temperature in open water can remain very cold, causing a physical reaction which can make it difficult to control breathing, cause panic and make it difficult to swim.
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