A Norwich University freshman from Connecticut died after he collapsed while training with classmates in Vermont on Wednesday, officials said.
The student was identified as Cadet Daniel Bermudez, a member of the class of 2028, who attended Norwalk High School in Norwalk, Conn., according to Norwich University officials.
Northfield, Vt., Police Chief Pierre Gomez said the police department was notified by State Police on Thursday that Bermudez had died the prior day at Central Vermont Medical Center.
He said his department was not initially notified of the death Wednesday because the hospital is located in Berlin, Vt., which is outside the department’s jurisdiction.
Norwich University is a military college located in Northfield that serves both civilian students and a Corps of Cadets interested in military service.
Bermudez was training outdoors with classmates when he suddenly collapsed Wednesday evening. A Northfield ambulance was called to the university at 6:38 p.m. and took Bermudez to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Gomez said.
Bermudez’s body was taken to the Vermont Medical Examiner’s office, where an autopsy will determine the manner and cause of his death.
Gomez said his death is under investigation by Northfield police but he does not suspect foul play.
Norwich University President John Broadmeadow said Bermudez’s death has left the campus community “heartbroken.”
“The loss has deeply affected our entire campus community, and we are united in our grief,” Broadmeadow said. “Our thoughts and condolences are with Daniel’s family, friends, and all those who were close to him.”
Broadmeadow said the school has made counseling services available to students, faculty, and staff.
“The bonds that unite us at Norwich are strong, and we will continue to provide care and comfort to one another in the coming days and weeks,” he said in the statement. “We extend our heartfelt sympathies to Daniel’s loved ones and ask the community to keep his family and those closest to him in their thoughts and prayers.”
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