74-year-old Alabama woman in wheelchair drowns in backyard pool
MOBILE, Ala. – An Alabama woman who was found in her wheelchair at the bottom of a backyard pool at her home has died, authorities said.
The 74-year-old woman, whose identity has not been released, was found by a family member at around 9 a.m. CDT Monday in Mobile, AL.com reported.
Firefighters removed the woman from her powered wheelchair and transported her to an area hospital, according to WALA.
The woman died at the hospital, AL.com reported. Authorities said they did not know how long the woman may have been in the water, the website reported.
Police said no foul play is suspected, but the case remains under investigation.
