Paramedics rushed to the Whanganui Splash Centre on Monday. The whānau of a boy who died in a public pool are making their way to Whanganui to make their final goodbyes. Gerrard Bogileka​, 7, died at the Splash Centre public pools on London St, on Monday afternoon. READ MORE:* Boy dies after incident at Whanganui public poolPulled from the pool by a nurse, Gerrard was rushed to Whanganui Hospital in critical condition shortly after 2pm, but attempts to resuscitate him failed. The pool complex is owned by the Whanganui District Council and includes a 33-metre pool, learners’ pool, hydroslide and diving board.

Source: Stuff July 07, 2020 00:56 UTC