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Man in critical condition after almost drowning in Lauderhill canal

Man critically injured after found in Lauderhill canal
Man critically injured after found in Lauderhill canal 00:12

BROWARD -- A man is fighting for his life after almost drowning in a canal early Saturday morning, Lauderhill police say. 

The incident was reported at 7500 W Oakland Park Boulevard.

According to police, a person walking by saw the man struggling to swim.

Officials then arrived and pulled the man out of the water and took him to a nearby hospital where he is reported to be in critical condition.

Lauderhill detectives are investigating. 

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