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Father Saves Daughter with CPR After Pool Near-Drowning
11 Oct
Summary
- Father performed CPR on his three-year-old daughter after finding her unconscious.
- His quick actions restored her consciousness before paramedics arrived.
- He was recognized at the 2026 Royal Life Saving WA Bravery Awards.
In August 2025, Sandy Spratt's family holiday in Broome became a life-or-death situation when his three-year-old daughter, Adaleena, was found unconscious and floating in a swimming pool. Spratt, visiting relatives about 2,080 kilometres north of Perth, reacted instantly upon noticing the alarming silence of the children playing nearby.
He rushed to the pool, pulled Adaleena out, and immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Thanks to his prior first aid training, Spratt was able to restore his daughter's consciousness before emergency services arrived. Adaleena was taken to Broome Hospital and subsequently made a complete recovery.
Recognizing his prompt and life-saving actions, Spratt received a Bravery Award at the 2026 Royal Life Saving WA Bravery Awards on October 9, 2026. The organization highlighted his preparedness and quick thinking, emphasizing that essential lifesaving skills are accessible to everyone.
Royal Life Saving WA used Spratt's experience to underscore the risks children face around unfamiliar swimming pools during holidays. They stressed the importance of constant supervision and preparedness, encouraging more people to learn first aid and CPR to be ready for unexpected emergencies.
