PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An 8-year-old child rescued from Onota Lake on Sunday night was taken to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Their condition is listed as stable, according to police. 

 

The child was found unresponsive in the water by others at the public beach at Burbank Park and they began administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation. First-responders were notified of the emergency at about 4:58 p.m. and police, fire and County Ambulance responded to the scene. 

 

Emergency workers took over rescue measures upon their arrival and the child was first taken to Berkshire Medical Center. 

 

Anyone who wishes to provide information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Michael Murphy at 413-448-9700, Ext. 582. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Detective Bureau Tip Line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).