A mum who saved a drowning child from drowning in a Glasgow park has been nominated for an award.
Victoria Crane from Milngavie leapt into action when the two-year-old was found face down in the pond at Victoria Park.
The 27-year-old was enjoying her birthday in the area when she heard shouts coming from the pond.
The mum, who works as a carer, quickly took control of the situation and provided vital treatment as the girl's body was pulled from the water by a man.
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She told Glasgow Live: "Instinct kicked in and I ran over because we were the closest people to him.
"She was choking on water. I put her over my knee to try help her bring up as much water as possible. The wee girl was slipping in and out of consciousness.
"I stripped all her wet clothes off and used the man's jacket to keep her warm. I lay her flat on her back and at this point I already got someone to phone an ambulance and another person was off getting the defibrillator.
"I was then checking her airways for any blockages but I couldn't get her mouth opened very well, it was kind of locked. I could see she was really struggling.
"I work in care so I've seen people die, I could see she was going. Her breathing was becoming very shallow and she was losing her colour.
"After five to 10 minutes I had to start giving her CPR. After giving mouth-to-mouth and CPR she let out a groan and that's when the ambulance took over.
"The wee girl was the same age as my youngest.
"When she got in the back of the ambulance I heard her screaming out, crying.
"The people from the ambulance came to thank me and said I saved this wee girl's life and that she was going to be fine when she gets to hospital."
Although it was a truly heroic action, the trauma lived with the 27-year-old for a while as she came to the realisation that without her help the girl could have lost her life.
The 27-year-old explained: "At the time I was so focused.
"I was in the zone but as soon as the paramedics took over it hit me. I couldn't breathe, the adrenaline hit me all at the same time, I was in shock.
"I didn't sleep great for two weeks after it because you constantly think what if."
Victoria is now adamant that everyone should have an understanding of CPR as it may be needed when you least expect it.
The carer initially learned the crucial skill at college and is now given a yearly refresher at work.
The mum said: "I think it is really important to have a basic knowledge of CPR because you don't when you are going to need it.
"There are so many situations when you could be out doing your day-to-day things and someone could have a heart attack.
"Those basics could save a life."
She is now a finalist for the Scottish First Aid Awards after she was nominated by her partner, Craig Donnelly.
Victoria said: "I never wanted to receive any plaudits for my actions but it does feel nice to be recognised.
"Obviously the most important thing is that the wee girl is still alive."
To visit St Andrew's First Aid website click here
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