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title: "Lifeguards Rescue Eight-Year-Old Boy Choking at Ġnejna Bay"
date: 2026-08-17T11:01:21.737+00:00
updated: 2026-08-18T20:03:30.81+00:00
topics: ["Community", "National", "Health"]
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source: Fil-Qosor
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# Lifeguards Rescue Eight-Year-Old Boy Choking at Ġnejna Bay

## In brief

- An eight-year-old boy experienced a choking incident at Ġnejna Bay earlier today.
- Red Cross lifeguards quickly intervened, providing immediate emergency assistance.
- The boy's airway was successfully cleared, and he is now breathing without difficulty.

An eight-year-old boy was rescued by Red Cross lifeguards after he began choking at Ġnejna Bay earlier today. The incident prompted immediate action from the lifeguards stationed at the popular beach.

Upon noticing the child in distress, the Red Cross team swiftly moved to assist him. Their prompt intervention was crucial in clearing the boy's airway, allowing him to breathe normally again.

An ambulance and a medical team were called to the scene as a precautionary measure to ensure the boy received any further necessary medical attention.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both Newsbook and Lovin Malta reported this incident consistently, focusing on the swift rescue efforts.

## Updates

- **2026-08-18:** Updated with reporting from MaltaToday and NET News confirming the boy was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment.

## Sources (4)

- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/lifeguards-save-choking-8-year-old-boy-at-gnejna-bay/)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/08/17/tifel-ta-tmien-snin-ittiehed-l-isptar-wara-li-kien-qed-jifga-fil-gnejna/)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/143815/sevenyearold_boy_hospitalised_after_choking_at_nejna)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/lifeguards-saves-choking-eight-year-old-at-gnejna-bay/)

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