Crime & Safety

2-Year-Old Removed From Life Support After Near-Drowning

The Office of the Medical Examiner is expected to release a report later this week on the tragic Bridgeport incident.

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 2-year-old girl was taken off of life support Sunday after she nearly drowned after an accident in a swimming pool.

Police responded Friday to the scene, according to Fox 61. Paramedics rushed her to the hospital with a faint heartbeat and she was put on life support.

The Office of the Medical Examiner is expected to release a report later this week.

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