Elderly man found unresponsive in Texas pond, in critical condition
An elderly man was hospitalized in critical condition Sunday morning after first responders, called to assist his wife, discovered him unresponsive in a pond behind their home.
Elderly Colleyville man found in pond
What we know:
Colleyville police and fire crews were dispatched at approximately 10:30 a.m. to a residence in the 5000 block of Fry Lane. The initial call requested assistance for an elderly woman who had fallen in a back pasture and was unable to get up.
While providing aid to the woman, first responders discovered her husband in a nearby pond.
The man was pulled from the water and taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
It was about 15°F at 10:30 a.m. with a "feels-like" temperature of 3°F.
"No further details will be released at this time," said Mark Cantrell, representing the department.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the couple or provided further details regarding how long the man had been in the water.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Colleyville Fire Department.