Emergency crews were called to the University of Calgary on Wednesday morning for a medical emergency.
The incident happened at around 6:45 a.m., according to a spokesperson from the university.
“Staff noticed an adult female who was unresponsive in the pool and quickly took her out, administered first aid and called 911,” a university official said in an email to Global News.
EMS said the victim was taken to hospital in critical, life-threatening condition.