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Professor Dies At Natatorium

02/19/2008 7:53 am
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Penn State professor Michael Rothkopf died while swimming at McCoy Natatorium Monday morning.

 

According to a Daily Collegian report, Rothkopf, 68, swam regularly at the natatorium.  He was floating on his back when a concerned lifeguard attempted to get his attention and realized there was a problem.  Attempts to revive Rothkopf were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at Mount Nittany Medical Center at 9:15am.  (More info)

Source: StateCollege.com

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