A young girl has been rushed to hospital after nearly drowning on the Gold Coast overnight.
The child, believed be about primary school age, came into trouble while swimming at a location on Siganto Drive in Helensvale.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesperson confirmed crews were called to the scene just after 6.40pm.
The youngster was stabalised by paramedics before being transported to Gold Coast University Hospital.
Shanee is a full-time Journalist who graduated from Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Journalism, Public Relations and Marketing. Since joining 1029 Hot Tomato in 2014, Shanee has been keeping you up to date with everything happening on the Gold Coast, writing for myGC and presenting your local weekend news on Hot Tomato. When she’s not trying to get the latest news scoop, you’ll find her pinning home decor inspiration, watching repeats of Law & Order, or cheering on her beloved Titans on the footy field.
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