2 swimmers hospitalized in critical condition after being pulled from water at Plum Island Point

Two swimmers are hospitalized in critical condition after they were pulled from the water off Plum Island Point in Newburyport on Sunday authorities revealed Emergency crews responding to a assessment of a swimmer in distress around p m revealed two swimmers in the water according to a joint announcement issued by City Marshal Matthew Simons and Fire Chief Stephen Bradbury III There were two boats occupied by fishermen in the area of the swimmers One fishermen was able to bring one of the swimmers who was unresponsive to shore The swimmer was hurriedly treated by Atlantic Ambulance EMS and Newburyport Fire crews The other swimmer was pulled into the second boat which was met on the water by the U S Coast Guard The swimmer was also unresponsive and the Coast Guard crew rendered curative aid and transported the swimmer to shore Both individuals were transported to area hospitals in critical condition Newbury Police and Fire the U S Coast Guard Atlantic Ambulance and the Newburyport Harbormaster responded to the scene The event remains under examination by the Newburyport Police Department This is a growing news story stay with NEWS on-air and online for the latest details