SPARTA, N.C. — A 65-year-old man was found dead after drowning in a swimming pool in Sparta, according to the city's police department.

Officers responded to the Alleghany Wellness Center in reference to the drowning at 6:07 p.m..

While at the scene Alleghany County EMS reported 65-year-old Donald Reece had died in one of the center's swimming pools.

The Sparta Police Department says its conducting a death investigation with the State Bureau of Investigation.

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