Victoria

Toddler pulled from water in near-drowning at Rye beach

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A toddler has been pulled from the water after nearly drowning at Rye on the Mornington Peninsula. 

Ambulance Victoria spokesman John Mullen said they received a call at 2.17pm on Sunday. 

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"A toddler was pulled out from water at Rye," Mr Mullen said.

"She swallowed a fair bit of water. She was treated and stabilised at the scene."

The child was found floating face-down in the water, radio station 3AW reports.

 Mr Mullen said the child was airlifted to the Royal Children's Hospital in a stable condition.