Flin Flon MLA Tom Lindsey delivered the following member’s statement in the legislature on Nov. 23:
Today I would like to recognize the incredible bravery of two young people in my constituency, Dursameen and Raghees Bashir [of Flin Flon].
This past August, the Bashirs were enjoying a sunny day at Sally’s Beach with their family friend Muhammad. Suddenly, Kamran Bashir noticed Muhammad’s head bobbing in and out of the water. When his head went underwater, and didn’t reappear, Kamran knew something was wrong. He then urged Dursameen and Raghees to go check out the situation, and they didn’t hesitate a moment.
Ali was about 10 to 15 feet away from shore, but Dursameen’s swimming lessons paid off. She dove down and found Muhammad unconscious underwater. At 12 years old, she managed to pull the 180-pound,
5’ 5” man ashore, with the help of her brother.
Kamran immediately began chest compressions, and first responders arrived soon after. Another 30 seconds and it might have been too late. Thankfully, Muhammad only had to spend the night in hospital, and made a full recovery.
Dursameen attributes her lifeguarding skills to a water rescue training session she took and her swimming lessons. She has said that this incident has encouraged her to learn even more lifesaving skills, and continue swimming.
Because of Kamran’s alertness and Dursameen and Raghees’s own incredible acts of bravery, a life was saved that day. Dursameen and Raghees also proved that astounding courage can come at any age. They are truly heroes.
Madam Speaker, I would like to thank Dursameen, Raghees, Kamran Bashir for their heroism, and I am incredibly grateful for Muhammad’s speedy recovery.
