Young Girl Rescued After Arm Gets Trapped in Xàbia Pool

On Thursday, a 5-year-old girl was rescued in Xàbia after her arm became trapped in the suction outlet of a community pool. The coordinated intervention of the Local Police, Civil Protection, Civil Guard, and the Provincial Fire Consortium ensured her safe release.

The incident occurred around midday in a residential area near Arenal. Local Police officers were the first to arrive at the scene after receiving the alert. They quickly assessed the situation and called for emergency services support, activating rescue protocols.

The emergency team worked to dismantle part of the pool's filtration system, the first step in an operation that lasted over an hour and a half. The girl was immediately attended to by medical services on site and fortunately suffered no serious injuries, only minor bruises.

The Deputy Mayor for Security, Juan Ortolá, emphasized the importance of collaboration between security and emergency services: "This rescue is a clear example that coordination and teamwork are essential to saving lives. It also highlights the importance of having the Fire Brigade in our community."