A child has died after collapsing at a Bloomfield school football practice, according to a joint statement made by the school district and town leadership.

On Saturday, a social media post by Bloomfield’s Interim Superintendent of Schools and the Bloomfield Town Manager said that a student-athlete who played with the Bloomfield Junior Warhawk Football Team had passed away.

The statement indicated that on Wednesday, the child was at football practice and collapsed. Leaders say school staff and emergency personnel attempted to revive the child, but were unsuccessful.

According to the post, the male student at started the year at Bloomfield High School, then recently transferred to Manchester High School.

The boy was a freshman in high school according to the district.

School leadership says counseling services will be available at both Bloomfield High School and Carmen Arace School on Monday.

Further details on the identity of the student or other circumstances regarding the medical emergency were not yet made available.

Christmas lights and holiday activities are back this December, and that’s just the beginning of all the top things do in Connecticut with kids this month.

The lights are in full-sparkle mode, and holiday activities are happening all across Connecticut for families to put in their festive calendars. Take an evening and drive through the Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park in Meriden. For a daytime activity, enjoy a visit with St. Nick at the Annual Santa’s Farm at Indian Rock. Light the Menorah at Merry Days and Jolly Nights in New London, and don’t forget to get hit Heights and Lights in Stamford this holiday season.

Let us help you with 50 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas and our list of Best Holiday Light Drive Thrus. If you are looking for more holiday fun, our Complete Guide to Holiday Events in Connecticut will brighten your day!

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters.

GILL, Mass. (WWLP) – Authorities have identified the man found in the Connecticut River on Monday as 29-year-old Daniel Esrick of Northampton.

According to officials, Esrick’s body was discovered mid-day on the Gill side of the river near Route 2. Monday, November 25. No foul play is suspected at this time.

The Gill/Montague Police and Fire departments were first to the scene, joined by State Police detectives assigned to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office and State Police Crime Scene Services.

The investigation into Esrick’s death remains ongoing. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death.