Man Rescued After Near-Drowning at Clairton Pool

A man is recovering in stable condition following a harrowing near-drowning event at Clairton Park Pool on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred as the man was preparing to leave the pool with his grandson. Lifeguards initiated CPR after he unexpectedly went under in the deep end of the pool.

According to witnesses and family members, the man was holding onto a ladder before losing his grip and submerging. He remained underwater for an estimated three to four minutes before lifeguards intervened and performed life-saving CPR. The man's family described the experience as terrifying, with his daughter recounting the moment she saw him receiving CPR.

Authorities were called to investigate the incident, which appears to have stemmed from a medical emergency. While physically sore from the CPR, particularly his ribs and throat, the family is overwhelmingly grateful that he is alive. The man has some memory loss related to the event.