Woman in critical condition after near drowning

Husband finds wife unresponsive in pool

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman is in critical condition after a near drowning early Monday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

A man said he found his wife unresponsive in the pool of their home on Brightwood Drive in Beauclerc just after 3 a.m. and and immediately called for help.

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"The homeowner woke up and was unable to locate his wife in bed, so he started checking and found her unresponsive in the pool. He pulled her out and began CPR until fire rescue got here," said JSO Sgt. Shore. 

The was taken to Baptist Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police have not identified the woman but said no foul play is suspected. They are investigating any medical conditions the woman may have.