(Avoca, Iowa) – Officials with the AHSTW School District, Saturday, released a statement with regard to an incident that involving a five-year-old child, that took place late Friday afternoon at the swimming pool in Avoca. Disptach reports at the time indicating the incident was related to a near drowning, and that CPR was in progress.

The District said “On Friday afternoon there was an emergency at the Avoca Swimming Pool involving an AHSTW TK student. Currently, the student is receiving medical care at the hospital. At this time, AHSTW Community School District will be providing support and counseling to anyone [child or adult] who may have witnessed or been affected by this event.

AHSTW Community School District, AEA Counselors, and community support groups will be available at the Viking Excel / AEA Building on Monday, June 19, 2023 and Tuesday, June 20, 2023 between the hours of 3 PM and 7 PM to meet with anyone who would like to visit.We ask that you please park in the lower parking lot between the hours of 3 PM and 5 PM.

If you or a loved one is in need of additional support, please reach out to Mrs. Sarah Kock or an AHSTW Administrator at 712-343-6364 or via email.”