Person rescued after sinking in Kempele swimming pond
A person was rescued after sinking into the water at a popular swimming pond in Kempele on Saturday afternoon. The incident prompted a swift response from emergency services, with rescue divers successfully retrieving the individual.
The rescue operation began shortly after the person sank, with divers saving them from the water. Yle reports that emergency medical services, police, and social services were alerted to the scene. The situation remains urgent and ongoing, according to the rescue service (Yle; Ilta-Sanomat).
Ilta-Sanomat states that the incident occurred at around 1 p.m., with rescuers acting quickly to retrieve the person. A photographer from the publication at the scene noted a significant presence of emergency personnel. Iltalehti adds that the rescue service confirmed the urgency of the situation at 12:57.
No further details about the condition of the rescued person or the cause of the incident have been released. The rescue operation is still underway.
