UPDATE: A 19-year-old student at the University of California, Berkeley is currently in critical condition after a tragic drowning incident at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house on 2422 Prospect Street. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM on Friday night, and emergency responders rushed the student to Highland Hospital where they remain in serious condition.
Preliminary reports confirm the drowning took place in the fraternity’s swimming pool, which has been known to host large gatherings, drawing significant crowds as seen on their social media. The Berkeley Police Department reported that the local fire department administered CPR on site before transporting the victim to the hospital.
“Our thoughts are with the student, their family, loved ones, and friends during this time,” stated Adam Ratcliff, a spokesperson for UC Berkeley Student Affairs. He emphasized that the university is following established protocols to provide support, affirming, “The safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority.” Counseling services are available through University Health Services for those affected by the incident.
The national leadership of Alpha Delta Phi has acknowledged the incident and expressed their commitment to cooperating fully with local authorities. They stated, “As this remains an active investigation, we are unable to provide additional details at this time.”
The community is left reeling from this shocking event, with many calling for increased safety measures at off-campus fraternity houses. As this story develops, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the drowning.
Stay tuned for more updates as we follow this urgent situation closely.
