Child collapses and dies while exercising at YMCA facility

BATH, Maine (Gray News) – A child is dead after collapsing during a youth sporting event on the grounds of a Maine YMCA.

The Bath Area Family YMCA said in a statement on social media that the child collapsed on the field while participating in a youth sports program.

YMCA staff performed CPR and called emergency medical services for the boy, who was then taken to a nearby hospital.

“We were devastated to learn that the young child had died despite the efforts of our staff and rescue workers,” the organization said.

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

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

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