POLAND — A 43-year-old Raymond woman was in critical condition Monday afternoon after nearly drowning in Upper Range Pond. 

According to Androscoggin County Deputy Sheriff Bill Gagne, it appears the woman had a medical issue while swimming in the pond near Black Duck Lane at 4:24 p.m.

The woman, whose name has not yet been released, had to be pulled out of the water by family members who were with her, Gagne said. 

Poland Fire Rescue performed CPR on her, and she was then transported to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.