Boy survives Durban near drowning incident

Emergency services say the boy was pulled from a holiday resort swimming pool by bystanders last night.

He was allegedly found unresponsive beneath the water's surface.

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Initial reports are that bystanders began resuscitation efforts before authorities arrived at the scene.

Netcare911 medics then arrived and assessed him.

Spokesperson Shawn Herbst says he was found to be in a stable condition.

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The boy was taken to hospital for further assessments and care.