A family holiday in Broome, Western Australia, turned into a life-threatening emergency for Perth father Sandy Spratt in August 2025. The 25-year-old was visiting a relative’s home when he noticed an unsettling silence as his two young daughters played near a gated swimming pool. He rushed over and found his three-year-old daughter, Adaleena, unconscious and floating face-down in the water. Spratt pulled her out and immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), helping restore her consciousness before paramedics arrived. After Adaleena made a full recovery, Spratt received recognition at the 2026 Royal Life Saving WA Bravery Awards, using the experience to encourage others to learn first aid.
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