Lost sight of her father and fell into a fountain, the 2-year-old Albanian girl in critical condition, stayed in the water for several minutes

2026-02-10 09:16:11Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The 2-year-old girl of Albanian origin, who drowned in a fountain in the Kallithea area, is in critical condition. Greek media report that the next 24 hours will be a decision-making period for her condition, while doctors are optimistic.

The incident occurred within minutes, causing panic among citizens present at the scene. Passersby pulled the child out of the water and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for about 40 minutes.

An eyewitness, speaking to the show “Kalimera Ellada”, described the dramatic moments: “I happened to be passing by the area, as I live here. At first I didn’t see anyone. When I returned, everyone had gathered. The chef of a cafe was trying to revive him. The screams of parents and children could be heard. A lady called 166 and a passing patrol car stopped to help.”

The child was urgently transported, under police escort, to the Aglaia Kyriakou Children's Hospital, where doctors managed to revive her after prolonged efforts. She is currently intubated and hospitalized in the intensive care unit, in critical condition.

According to information so far, the child was in Cyprus Square with her father. At one point, it is suspected that she escaped his attention and, under still unclear circumstances, fell into the fountain. It is reported that the girl remained unconscious in the water for several minutes, until she was noticed by passers-by. A police patrol that happened to be passing through the area immediately intervened and transported the child to the hospital, before the EKAB ambulance arrived. The following hours are considered crucial for the progress of her health condition.


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