Connecticut student died after being pulled from pool during swim class

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Connecticut student died after being pulled from pool during swim class

Updated: Wednesday, 21 Nov 2012, 3:05 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 21 Nov 2012, 3:05 PM EST

MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) - Police say a 14-year-old student has died after he was pulled from a Manchester High School swimming pool during a swim class.

Manchester police Capt. Chris Davis said the freshman student was participating in a class led by a physical education teacher Wednesday morning when he was found under water. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.

Offiicals have not released the student's identity.

Davis said it is too soon to say exactly what happened and a full review will be conducted.

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Connecticut student died after being pulled from pool during swim class

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