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Río Cuarto Student, 14, Dies After School Collapse as Autopsy Points to Hemorrhagic Stroke

Officials cite a preliminary autopsy pointing to a hemorrhagic stroke.

Overview

  • The 14-year-old collapsed in a bathroom during recess at Instituto San Francisco de Asís in Río Cuarto on Monday and died after resuscitation failed at a nearby clinic.
  • Prosecutor Pablo Jávega said the preliminary autopsy found a hemorrhagic stroke as the cause, and his office is still reviewing the case.
  • Staff gave first aid and moved her to Dispensario 2, the public clinic near the school, where doctors tried to revive her.
  • The school suspended all activities for Monday and Tuesday and said classes would resume Wednesday to allow the community to grieve.
  • Leaders issued condolences to the family and students, and the community awaits final forensic results to determine any contributing factors.