A 74-year-old woman was plucked from the waters off Parksville on Tuesday, Aug. 3 after she was found floating and unresponsive. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

NEAR DROWNING

Woman found floating off Parksville beach revived by onlookers

Aug 4, 2021 | 11:32 AM

PARKSVILLE — A woman has a couple of strangers to thank for potentially saving her life.

The 74-year-old tourist from Ontario was found floating in the water off the north end of McMillan St., behind the Beach Club Resort around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3.

Oceanside RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose told NanaimoNewsNOW, two people walking by on the boardwalk spotted her.

“They happened upon her when they saw her floating unresponsive then they jumped into action and brought her to shore. It was great they were able to keep themselves safe while providing assistance to the woman.”

The woman was revived, however CPR was not required. Rose said she was alert and stabilized by the time emergency crews arrived.

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The BC Air Ambulance was called to a near-drowning in Parksville on Tuesday, Aug. 3 when a woman was found floating in the waters behind MacMillan Rd. (submitted photo/Peter Jones)

“(We) certainly appreciate the assistance from the bystanders that were able to intervene and provide assistance before the arrival of first responders.”

A Vancouver Island-based air ambulance helicopter landed at a nearby field and the woman was flown to hospital for care.

No update on her condition was available.

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