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Posted: 9:38 PM Nov 5, 2009
Genetic disorder killed 14-year-old cross country runner
An autopsy found 14-year-old Forrest Goetsch rural Wausau died from a genetic disorder while at practice in September. Reporter: WEAU 13 News StaffEmail Address: news@weau.com |
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We now know what killed a junior high student during cross country practice in September.
An autopsy found 14-year-old Forrest Goetsch rural Wausau died from a genetic disorder while at practice.
The Marathon County Medical Examiner's office says Forrest died from complications of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. It's a disorder characterized by defective connective tissue that supports skin, muscle and ligaments.
Forrest's principal says he was a remarkable person.
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