Death Confirmed: Hudson Valley Teen Drowns In Backyard Pool

We have a tragic update after a teen was removed from a home's pool unconscious and not breathing.

Police from Orange County released more information regarding a drowning in a backyard pool.

Backyard Pool Drowning In Town Of Newburgh, New York Under Investigation

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Teen Confirmed Dead In Town Of Newburgh

Following our initial report on the drowning, the Town Of Newburgh Police Department confirmed the victim was a 19-year-old.

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Police responded to 3 Meadow Street around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday for a report of a pool drowning.

Arriving officers found a 19-year-old man "unresponsive in the pool."

"Officers were able to pull the male from the water and began life-saving measures," the Town Of Newburgh Police Department stated in a press release. "The male was transported by Town of Newburgh EMS to Montefiore St. Luke’s Hospital in the City of Newburgh where he was pronounced deceased."

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Investigation On Going

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According to the Town Of Newburgh Police Department, the "investigation is continuing." An autopsy is scheduled to assist in confirming the cause of death.

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Officers were assisted by Town of Newburgh EMS, Cronomer Valley Fire Department, New York State Police, and Town of New Windsor EMS.

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