MEXICO — A boy suffered a head injury Monday after he reportedly hit his head on a rock while diving into the Swift River, fire officials said.

The incident was reported to dispatchers through a 911 call shortly after 2 p.m., according to a Mexico Fire official.

The boy apparently had been at a swimming hole on the Swift River when the incident occurred.

Maine Fire Department and Med-Care Ambulance responded to the scene.

The boy was reported to be conscious. He was taken to a local hospital for assessment and treatment, officials said. His age, residence and condition were unknown by fire officials.


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