Indiana receiver Isaac Griffith was released from the hospital Sunday as he continues to recover from a swimming accident early last week in Florida in which he nearly drowned.
The school said in a statement that Griffith "continues to improve" and would be heading back to Indiana with his family shortly.
Griffith's father, Shannon, tweeted Sunday afternoon about his son's discharge.
Great day #Sunday Isaac has been discharged from #SarasotaMemorial and we have started our journey back to Indiana Kim and I are so very
- Shannon Griffith (@MUCoachGriff) March 23, 2014
Thankful for everyone who lifted our son up in their prayers, the hospital staff, and Sarasota for helping two strangers in need.
- Shannon Griffith (@MUCoachGriff) March 23, 2014
Mitch McCune and Ty Smith, a safety for the Hoosiers, pulled Griffith to shore and McCune performed CPR before paramedics arrived. Griffith was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital in critical condition and put in a medically induced coma.
Griffith, who grew up in Fort Wayne, Ind., redshirted during the 2013 season.
Information from ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg was used in this report.
