US Politics | ‘Ray of sunshine’ girl, 14, dies after suffering seizure while swimming in pool

THE heartbroken dad of a teenager who died following an accidental pool drowning has described as a ...ray of sunshine, who touched many lives.... Swimmer Ella Swann, 14, who trained at Solihull Swimming Club in Fordbridge in the West Midlands, suffered a suspected epileptic field in the pool during a routine squad session on February 28. Ella Swann suffered a suspected epileptic fit doing the sport she loved BPMElla was training at Solihull Swimming Club when tragedy struck '/ ' The teen, who was diagnosed with epilepsy aged just 10, was rescued from the bottom of the pool and transferred to the Birmingham Children's Hospital but sadly died two days later, on March 2. A medical doctor who had treated Ella in hospital told an inquest jury that Ella had suffered ...hypoxic-ischemic brain damage, as a result of drowning, as a result of a generalised chronic seizure while swimming.... The Arden Academy pupil's devastated dad Michael Swann told the hearing Ella enjoyed sports and her favourite two sports were swimming and cross-country running as part of Solihull & Small Heath Athletic Club. ...Ella trained and swam at Solihull Swimming Club. Her favourite stroke was backstroke. She was part of swimming galas. ...She enjoyed taking part and even more she enjoyed the atmosphere and supporting other club members. For Ella it was all about taking part and having fun.... Michael told the inquest Ella had never suffered any epileptic seizures during physical activity. The teen also loved dancing, walking and school, where she scored a ...one for effort in every subject.... ...By year 10, she studied drama, English and music. Ella loved the arts, she loved the process of designing, structuring and delivering performance,... Michael added. Young Ella loved creative writing and was hoping to become a primary school teacher \- a role which Michael believes would have ...combine 'd ' her creative side with her kind nature.... ...Ella was a young lady, just making her way in life. Ella was well known for her kind nature, always full of joy, full of love and cared for others. She always tried her best to give things a go. She was a ray of sunshine.... Most read in US News 'mental collapse' Nurse, 37, 'suffered frightening breakdown before killing 6 in crash' MASSACRE Trial underway after 8 relatives found dead at home in execution-style ambush FOOD SAFETY Urgent warning after 'undeclared allergen' is found in 2 Chick-fil-A menu items INFANT DEATH Couple who crowdfunded for funeral of 7-week-old are charged with her MURDER TRAGIC END 'Beyond Scared Straight' alum found dead in abandoned home in California MAN WHO ENDED COLD WAR Mikhail Gorbachev, final leader of the Soviet Union, dies aged 91 Michael, from Dorridge, concluded: ...We are devastated. She is truly missed. Ella was a really special girl.... In a record of the inquest, the jury panel declared: ...Ella was pulled unconscious from the pool and given CPR by sports centre staff and subsequently emergency services. CPR was complicated due to persistent vomiting. ...Ella was transported to hospital and had suffered cardiac arrest. Ella was diagnosed with a hypoxic brain injury and died at 17.12 on 2 March 2022 at Birmingham Children's Hospital.... The jury confirmed to Birmingham and Solihull Coroner's Court their verdict was that Ella's death was ...accidental.... Following the tragedy, the family decided to donate Ella's organs. Louise Hunt, Senior Coroner for Birmingham and Solihull, told the family: ...There's nothing I can say to help the pain that you and your family go through every day. Read More on The Sun LUST FOR MURDER I had baby with 'world's worst' serial killer - he's 40 years older than me ...I hope in some sense this process has helped you understand a little bit more about what happened.... ...I realise it doesn't bring all of the answers. I hope with time you can remember the girl, the person, that you described. Thank you for sharing an insight into who Ella was....

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