Boy's Condition in Near-Drowning Remains Unknown

Anchorage police say a young boy who was pulled from underwater at a West High School pool during open swim on Friday night has survived.

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Story Created: Mar 28, 2011 at 12:07 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Mar 28, 2011 at 12:07 PM AKDT

Anchorage police say a young boy who was pulled from underwater at a West High School pool during open swim on Friday night has survived.

A person at the pool tells KTVA that a young boy was found underwater and pulled from the pool by by-standers and a lifeguard.

The unidentified boy was taken to a local hospital where he has remained since the incident.

His condition remains unknown and there is no word yet on exactly how the incident happened.

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Shannon said on Wednesday, Mar 30 at 1:27 PM

Well, a lot of good the lifeguard did.

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