According to Torsten Henschel from NSRI Wilderness, they were alerted at 11:13 this morning following reports of a drowning in progress at Wilderness Lagoon.
George Fire and Rescue Services, Eden 911 and the SA Police Service also responded to the scene.
Lifeguards recovered the body of the child from the water and paramedics administered CPR. They unfortunately could not resuscitate the child.
Police have opened an inquest docket and the body of the child has been taken into the care of the Forensic Pathology Services.
No further information is currently available.
NSRI are urging parents to ensure that their children have responsible adult supervision at all times around water.
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