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A 17-year-old is recovering at Westchester Medical Center after being electrocuted in a water tank in the Town of Rochester, according to New York State Police.

Troopers say they responded to Ridgeview Road on Wednesday after receiving a call about an unconscious person.

Investigators found the teen had entered a large tank of water and grabbed a handheld pool heater, causing the electric shock and loss of consciousness.

The investigation is ongoing.