'Medical Emergency' Leads To Closure Of Pool At Hubbard Park

MERIDEN, CT — The city of Meriden announced that "Due to an unfortunate medical emergency today at Hubbard Park, the pool will be closed until Monday, August 8th."

"The City Splash Pad, located in City Park will be open and available to the public. Thank you for your cooperation," officials posted on social media.

Police said that at 3:37 p.m. they were notified of a 72 year-old male who was rescued from the pool at Hubbard Park. Meriden Fire and EMS personnel were on scene and rendering aid to the victim. The victim was transported to Mid-State Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased, police said.

"At this time, no foul play is suspected in this death," police said. "The Meriden Police Department will conduct further investigation into this matter. Once the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has made a determination as to the cause and manner of death, we will have a better understanding if there was possibly some underlying medical issues that contributed to the
male’s death. The Meriden Police Department wishes to extend our condolences to the family of the victim."