An elementary school student identified as A was seriously injured after falling into a stream near Sinpo Bridge in Samrye-eup, Wanju County, North Jeolla Province, at around 1:07 p.m. on Tuesday.
Fire authorities responded to a report that "a friend has fallen into the water and is not moving" and rescued the boy from the water.
A was in cardiac arrest when rescued but was transported to a hospital after first aid restored spontaneous circulation, officials said.
The boy, a Wanju resident, was playing in the water with three neighborhood friends when the accident occurred.
Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.
