Rescuers save girl's life after found in Lake Geneva

CREATED Jul. 17, 2012

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FONTANA - Rescuers saved the life of a 13-year-old girl who, according to officials, was found "lifeless" and floating face down in Lake Geneva.

The rescue happened at about 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Abbey Springs Association Beach in Fontana.

Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol officials say a lifeguard at the beach discovered the girl, who had floated face down and unconscious after jumping into the water.

The lifeguard pulled the girl to a nearby pier.  Crews from a safety patrol boat then resuscitated the girl, along with an off-duty firefighter.

She was taken to Children's Hospital in Wauwatosa.  There was no immediate update on her condition Tuesday morning.