Boy hospitalized after near-drowning

STAMFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- A boy is in critical condition after nearly drowning in Stamford Wednesday.

According to the Stamford Fire Department, when they arrived at Southfield Park Wednesday evening they found a female in her early 20's giving CPR to a 7-year-old boy after he swallowed a lot of water and nearly drowned.

When firefighters arrived they took over for the female and continued CPR. Eventually the boy began breathing again and responding to verbal commands.

The boy was taken to Stamford Hospital where he is currently in critical condition.

The incident is under investigation.