GALVESTON, Texas - Two Galveston police officers were rushed to the hospital after nearly drowning during a training exercise on Wednesday morning.

Officers rushed to hospital

What we know:

According to Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli, one officer was taken to the hospital in a police vehicle. The other officer was revived at the scene and taken to the hospital by ambulance.

The police chief says they are both now in stable condition.

What we don't know:

The officers have not been publicly identified.

Galveston training accident

The backstory:

According to Chief Balli, members of the Galveston Police Department Marine and Dive Team were participating in a swift water rescue training in conjunction with the Houston Fire Department and the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.

The

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