Cancun, Q.R. — Paramedics pronounced a swimmer dead inside a residential complex Tuesday night. The 22 year old, who has not been named, died by drowning while using the onsite pool.
Emergency 9-1-1 was notified of the accident at around 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night. Emergency responders were sent to the Dreams Lagoon residential complex in the southern part of Cancun in response to the report.
A male, who had been swimming in the artificial lagoon, was found pulled out of the water. He was thought to be unconsciousness, however, paramedics confirmed he had died.
According to available information, medics applied CPR but were unable to recover his vital signs.
The area was cordoned off while police waited for the coroner.
The young man was lagoon-side with other friends when he entered the water on his own. They rushed out to get him when they saw him floating in the lagoon. The group, including the victim, are reported to be tourists from Mexico City.
