Teen in critical condition after near-drowning at Joe Pool Lake

The Grand Prairie Fire Department rescued a teen at Joe Pool lake this week who nearly drowned, and remains in the hospital.

What we know:

On Wednesday at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Grand Prairie Fire Department responded to a report of a possible drowning at Joe Pool Lake.

Witnesses reported they saw a 15-year-old male swimming near the beach area who did not resurface.

The Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team conducted a search and rescue operation and located the swimmer.

He was then transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

The swimmer was not wearing a life vest.

What we don't know:

We don't know the condition of the swimmer.

The Source: Information in this story comes from the Grand Prairie Fire Department.

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