Child falls and dies while playing sports at YMCA

BATH, Maine (Gray News) – A child died after losing consciousness during a youth sporting event at the Maine YMCA.

The Bath Area Family YMCA said in a statement posted on social media that the child collapsed on the field during a youth sports activity.

YMCA staff performed CPR and called an ambulance. The boy was taken to a local hospital.

“We were devastated to learn that despite the best efforts of our staff and emergency services, a young child had died,” the organisation said in a statement.

The identity of the child was not released by the Bath Area Family YMCA.

“Our thoughts and prayers remain with this little child, his family and friends, and those who came to his aid,” the YMCA added.

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