Public swimming pool Geraldton Aquarena closed after 68-year-old man dies

A 68-year-old man has passed away this morning after he was found unresponsive while swimming at Geraldton’s Aquarena just after 7.30am. Staff at the public swimming pool attempted to revive the man but were unsuccessful and he was taken by ambulance to Geraldton Hospital. A St John’s Ambulance spokesperson said two crews were sent to the scene at 7.48am and he was taken to hospital as a priority one. Geraldton Police operations manager Sgt Steve Beswick said police did not attend the scene but received a call from the hospital this morning informing them of a “sudden death” at the Aquarena. “An investigation into the incident is ongoing, we investigate all sudden deaths until such time a cause of death can be confirmed,” he said. “We can’t release any particulars about the incident as the investigation is ongoing.” A WA Police spokeswoman said the death was not being treated as “suspicious” and police will prepare a report for the coroner. A City of Greater Geraldton spokesperson said the City extended its deepest condolences and thoughts to the family and friends of the deceased. The Aquarena will remain closed today to enable staff counselling to occur. More to come.