Australian student dead after collapsing at rowing training
A senior at an Australian private school has died after he “unexpectedly collapsed” during rowing training.
Melbourne Grammar student Ed Millear collapsed after finishing an exercise session on a rowing machine at the school’s boat shed on Boathouse Drive on the city’s Yarra River Tuesday afternoon, the Herald Sun reports.
The 17-year-old received CPR before he was rushed to The Alfred hospital in a critical condition and placed on a ventilator.
Millear collapsed after exercising on a rowing machine at the school’s boat shed. Handout
He died at 3 am Wednesday morning surrounded by family.
“Ed was a loving boy, loved by his family and friends, adored school and loved rowing,” his family said in a statement to the Herald Sun.
Melbourne Grammar headmaster Phillip Grutzner confirmed the tragedy in an email on Wednesday morning.
“At rowing training yesterday a twelfth-grade student unexpectedly collapsed at our boat house on the Yarra River,” the email read.
“He was treated immediately with first aid on-site with paramedics administering CPR soon after.”
Grutzner said the 17-year-old was transported to hospital “where he received expert care from the medical staff”.
Students were seen comforting each other at the school on Wednesday. Handout
“It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you that he died at 3 am this morning, we will continue to provide supports with family and the rest of the school community who affected his time.”
The 17-year-old, who had recently competed in Nagambie, was set to race at the Australian Henley Regatta this weekend.
The Millear family have strong ties to the prestigious school, with a house named after Millear’s grandfather.
Students were seen comforting each other at the school on Wednesday.
Grutzner said the 17-year-old was transported to hospital “where he received expert care from the medical staff”. Handout
Melbourne Grammar, which has about 2,000 students, flew its flags at half-mast and held an assembly on Wednesday, The Age reports.
School sports were also canceled.
News.com.au has contacted Melbourne Grammar School for comment.
