YMCA Issues Statement About Swimmer's Death

SARASOTA, FL – As the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of a 21-year-old man at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA’s branch pool, the YMCA has issued a statement about the Dartmouth University student’s death.

Tate Ramsden of Nashville, Tenn., was found dead of an apparent drowning in the YMCA’s pool around 2 p.m. Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office. The Dartmouth men’s swimming and diving team member’s death remains under investigation.

The YMCA’s statement is as follows:

Every year for the last seventy years, thousands have arrived at our YMCA and our expectations were that they would have a wonderful experience during their stay.

Unfortunately, there was an aquatic emergency Saturday at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA Branch Pool and a 21-year-old guest passed away after being extracted from the pool by our lifeguards.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to this man’s family at this time. This event is nearly impossible to comprehend, and he and his family are in our hearts.

It is important for all to know that, as is our custom, we are immediately launching an investigation into the incident and are cooperating with all local authorities in their investigations.

Further details about the death are not yet available.

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