"What appears to have been an accidental drowning during a crowded Friday night party at the Alpha Delta Phi (aka Aquadelt) house on Prospect Street in Berkeley has turned tragic. The unnamed 19-year-old male who was found unresponsive outside the house's swimming pool has died. Berkeley police provided the update Wednesday, as the Daily Californian reports, saying in a statement, "We extend our deepest condolences to the student's family, friends, and the wider campus community.""
"The night of the party, which was reportedly attended by around 300 people, arriving police said they witnessed overcrowding and plenty of drunkeness, as NBC Bay Area reports. Police were called after a 911 call about the man who reportedly ended up in the pool. Subsequently, they issued a civil notice of violation of city code for public nuisence. After multiple attempts at CPR, the drowned victim was transported to Highland Hospital in critical condition, per the Daily Californian."
A 19-year-old UC Berkeley student who was found unresponsive outside a fraternity swimming pool after a near-drowning has died from his injuries. The incident occurred during a crowded Friday night party at the Alpha Delta Phi (Aquadelt) house on Prospect Street. Police reported overcrowding and excessive intoxication among roughly 300 attendees. Responders performed multiple rounds of CPR and transported the victim to Highland Hospital in critical condition. City authorities issued a civil notice for public nuisance, and the Berkeley Fire Department revoked a permit that allowed gatherings up to 200 people. The Alameda County District Attorney is reviewing potential charges related to providing alcohol to minors.
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