Woman Hospitalized After Nearly Drowning in Medford Pond

A woman was pulled from the water at a Medford pond after nearly drowning Wednesday, officials confirm.

The woman, 68, was enjoying the sunny day down by Wright’s Pond when she nearly drowned. An attentive 12-year-old noticed the troubled woman and immediately alerted a lifeguard.

“She went under water for a good minute or two and I know most people can’t hold their breath for that long. Then I saw bubbles blowing, I know that’s usually not a good sign,” Deion DeGraca told FOX25 News.

The woman was unconscious when emergency officials arrived at the pond, but she did have a pulse. She was rushed to Mass. General Hospital.

Medford Fire officials assisted at the scene.

Officials say the woman is in critical condition. No further information has been released at this time.