UPDATE: A 19-year-old male is in serious condition after being rescued from a swimming pool during a party in Clifton, New Jersey, on Saturday. The incident prompted immediate action from local authorities following a 911 call reporting a person in distress at approximately 4:34 p.m.
According to Lt. Robert Anderson of the Clifton Police Department, emergency responders, including police and fire personnel, were dispatched to a private residence on Lennon Place. Upon arrival, they located the unresponsive teenager submerged in the pool and swiftly initiated resuscitation efforts.
Witnesses at the party attempted to pull the teen from the water but were unsuccessful.
“Police and Fire Department personnel quickly removed him from the pool and began resuscitation efforts,”
Lt. Anderson stated in a press release. The young man was subsequently rushed to a local hospital, where he remains under critical care.
The teen did not reside at the location of the incident, and authorities have indicated that the circumstances surrounding the event appear to be accidental. As investigations continue, this incident raises serious concerns regarding safety at private gatherings.
Community members are urged to remain vigilant during pool parties and to ensure proper supervision to prevent such tragedies. The Clifton Police Department is actively investigating the incident, and further updates are expected in the coming days.
Stay tuned for more developments on this urgent situation as we continue to follow this story closely.
