A 40-year-old man at a United Kingdom water park died Wednesday afternoon after suffering a medical episode, according to local police.
In a statement to the Mirror by Devon and Cornwall Police, officials confirmed the man was having a suspected medical episode at Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton, United Kingdom.
"We are aware of an incident at Splashdown Quaywest waterpark that occurred approximately 12.15 today. The person concerned is receiving medical attention from paramedics. We do not have any further details at present, but we have taken the decision to close the waterpark today," the park said.
website states that park staff and three off-duty nurses immediately came to the individual's aid, and an air ambulance was called when the incident happened at noon. "I was present at the site today when the incident occurred. We are so sorry to hear that the person passed away and our thoughts are with the friends and family of the deceased. I would like to thank and commend our staff for their prompt actions to administer first aid to our customer, together with the off-duty nurses that came forward to help and the actions of the ambulance staff that attended. It has been a shocking and upsetting day for everyone involved.
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