Not only were Chantia Swann's family and friends thrilled by the two-year-old's fantastic recovery from her near-drowning on January 28 but also doctors and nurses at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital shed some of their customary professional detachment as well.

Dr. Andrew Spence, who is in charge of the hospital's intensive care unit, said he has treated countless patients over the years, "but I can't remember such gratifying results.

"I think it's the closest to somebody being dead that I can remember that has come back so quickly.'' For the full story of Chantia's tussle with death, see Page 6.

Chantia Swann.