Teen dies after being found in Rosemont pool

A 14-year-old boy has died after being found unconscious in an indoor swimming pool, the coroner’s office confirmed Wednesday.

Urgences-Santé was called to Centre-Père Marquette on Drucourt Street in Montreal’s Rosemont borough last Thursday morning.

The 14-year-old student of École Père-Marquette was resuscitated on scene by paramedics, a spokesperson for Urgences-Santé said, before being rushed to hospital in critical condition.

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Officials confirmed he was breathing at the time.

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“Our sincerest condolences and thoughts are with the boy’s family, as well as his friends and classmates,” said borough mayor François William Croteau.

“Today, the entire borough is in mourning and has been shaken by this human drama.”

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One lifeguard and a gym teacher were supervising the swimming class of 2o to 30 students, said Alain Perron, a spokesperson for the Montreal school board.

The results of the coroner’s report are expected to be released in March and an investigation is underway to determine what happened.

Montreal police previously stated there was no criminal investigation.