Tragic Pool Accident In Grafton

by David Flint
A 19-month old infant was taken to Albany Medical Center Sunday after being found unconscious at the bottom of an above ground, backyard swimming pool in Grafton. New York State Police spokesperson Maureen Tuffey said that the police assisted the rescue squad at the scene at about 11 am on May 29. The child was reported to be on life support at the hospital. As of Wednesday morning the hospital was unable to provide any information about the child’s condition, but it was reported that the child had been taken off life support.
Trooper Tuffey said that following a police investigation the tragic accident was determined to be just that and no charges have been filed.