10-Year-Old Nearly Drowns at Swim School in Montgomery County

A 10-year-old boy was rescued Saturday at a swim school in Montgomery County, Maryland, fire officials say.

A lifeguard found the child and pulled him from the water at Kids First Swim School at 15120 Frederick Road in Rockville, a spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue said. The lifeguard performed CPR, and the child was resuscitated.

Fire and rescue said the boy was conscious when crews arrived about 3 p.m.

He was taken to a local hospital and is in serious condition. From there, the boy will be taken to Children's National Medical Center in D.C., fire officials said.

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