18-year-old Juan Manuel Donis-Francisco has been flown from Coffeyville Regional Medical Center after a near drowning incident at the Aquatic Center this afternoon.  The victim was unresponsive when pulled from the pool, and lifeguards immediately began performing CPR.  The victim was transported to CRMC by EMS personnel.

 

The Aquatic Center was closed following the incident and police officers are conducting an investigation.  Danielle Bromley, pool manager, stated the guards performed exactly as trained and began resuscitation efforts quickly. “We had a pool patron who helped with the CPR, and we are particularly appreciative of her assistance.”