Crime & Safety

Man Dies in Locker Room at the Hartland Aquatic and Fitness Center

Sheriff says death of the 67-year-old appears to be related to a medical issue.

A 67-year-old man died after a fall in a locker room at the Hartland Aquatic and Fitness Center late Wednesday afternoon, said Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte.

A cause won't be known until an autopsy is conducted Thursday at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, but an initial investigation shows it appears to be related to a medical issue, he said.

"We don't suspect foul play at this point," he said.

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Bezotte said the man was at the center swimming with his wife. His hometown and name was not available, he said.

The sherriff's department, Livingston County EMS, and the Hartland Area Deerfield Fire Authority responded to a call between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., Bezotte said.

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The center, which had swim lessons and swim teams inside according to its schedule at that time, was then closed while a later evening open swim was canceled because of the death. The facility, which is part of , is expected to reopen at 7:30 a.m. Thursday.


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