Child in critical condition after being pulled from pond in Lake in the Hills

A child is in critical condition after being pulled from a pond in Lake in the Hills Friday afternoon.

The Huntley Fire Protection District responded to the 1000 block of Mason Lane for a report of a child found in water on the Boulder Ridge Golf Course at about 12:40 p.m.

Bystanders pulled the young child from the pond and began resuscitative efforts, authorities said. 

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Paramedics arrived on the scene and treated the child. The child was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Authorities remind residents that bystander CPR can make a difference.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.