Unresponsive Teen Pulled From Pond in Fairfield

An unresponsive teen was rushed to the hospital after being rescued from Perry's Mill Pond in Fairfield on Saturday.

The fire department said they responded to the pond for a possible drowning at the pond at 6:10 p.m. on Saturday.

Witnesses told firefighters said one person was swimming with friends in the pond could not get to shore and slipped below the water's surface.

Fire crews began rescue efforts and found the teen submerged in approximately 15 feet of water by a police diver. 

Emergency crews immediately initiated advanced life support treatment. 

The patient was transported to Saint Vincent's Medical Center for treatment.

The victim's status and identity have not been released. 

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