Man in critical condition after nearly drowning in swimming pool

Suffolk County Police 6th Squad detectives are investigating the near drowning of a man in a swimming pool in Mount Sinai on Saturday, July 24.

Police officers responded to the residence at 49 North Country Road after a 911 caller reported a man at the bottom of a backyard swimming pool. Sixth Precinct Officer Brian Christopher was first to arrive at the scene. 

Officer Christopher jumped into the pool, removed the victim, and began CPR. 

 The victim, a 33-year-old male, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he is in critical condition.