CPR trained passersby saves toddler from drowning after Swan Valley rollover crash

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A toddler was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center over the weekend after a dramatic rollover crash left the child trapped underwater. Fortunately, a group that was four-wheeling in the area — who reportedly volunteer for local fire and EMS services - came to their rescue.

According to Sgt. Bryan Lovell of the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, June 6th, a woman and her two children were driving toward Swan Valley on Fall Creek Road—near Porcupine Creek and Rash Canyon—when her truck flipped into Fall Creek.

The crash pinned the toddler beneath the surface for an unconfirmed amount of time. Initial reports are not clear as to who got the child out of the car.

The group of passersby who rode by the accident jumped into action. In a stroke of luck, they were trained in lifesaving measures and were able to revive the toddler while contacting emergency services.

An Air Idaho rescue helicopter arrived at the scene to transport the toddler to EIRMC. BCSO confirms the woman and the second child were unharmed, but the current condition of the toddler has not been released.