7-Year-Old Nearly Drowns At Shrewsbury Pool
SHREWSBURY (CBS) – A seven-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after nearly drowning at St. John's High School in Shrewsbury on Thursday.
The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. during a camp for kids.
State Police have taken over the investigation.
The boy was taken to UMass Memorial Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. There is no word on his condition.
WBZ-TV's Jim Armstrong reports.
Parents tell WBZ-TV that the camp has an impeccable record when it comes to safety.
Camp St. John is for kids age 5-12, and runs until the beginning of August.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Bernice Corpuz reports.
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The boy is from Shrewsbury.
