Suffolk Man Found Unconscious, Nearly Drowns In Backyard Pool: Cops

MEDFORD, NY — A man was pulled unconscious, having nearly drowned, from a backyard swimming pool in Medford on Saturday afternoon, Suffolk police said.

Officers responded to a Pennsylvania Avenue home after a 911 caller reported a possible drowning at 4:33 p.m., according to police. The 37-year-old, a resident of the home, had been pulled unconscious from a swimming pool on the property, police said.

He was airlifted by police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition, according to police.

Detectives from the 5th Squad are investigating, police said.

Further details were not available.