Witness recalls near-drowning at Heritage Hill Pool in White Oak; person taken to hospital - WPXI

Published
June 14, 2026
Location
White Oak, Pennsylvania
Heritage Hill Pool
Incident type
Swimming Pool

Summary

Swimming Pool White Oak Pennsylvania in White Oak, Pennsylvania: A man was found face down in the water at Heritage Hill Pool in White Oak on a Saturday evening. Lifeguards initially cleared the pool after someone vomited, but did not notice the submerged man until swimmers exited. Witnesses attempted to help and call for CPR, but lifeguards prevented them from pulling him out. Medics later transported the victim to an area hospital. The pool closed for the rest of the day.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed swimmer Unknown Hospitalized

Original reporting

Witness recalls near-drowning at Heritage Hill Pool in White Oak; person taken to hospital - WPXI

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