A very popular softball referee known as ‘Uncle Mitch’ died after collapsing during a youth tournament in South Carolina.
Mitchell Huggins, 61, was taken to the hospital on Saturday afternoon after he fell ill and fainted during a competition in Sumter Park, According to reports.
He was declared dead around 6 p.m. in the Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Sumter County Coroner’s Office later unveiled WACH TV That the cause of death was a heat stroke.
County Coroner Robbie Baker said: “People don’t realize what warmth does with a body, especially if you are well hydrated the day before.”
It has been reported Those temperatures reached 90 Fahrenheit on the day, but photos taken from a thermometer on the turf showed it registered at 182.5 degrees.
The sister of Huggins, Pamela Rufus, has since confirmed that the funeral services for the softball coach will be held on Saturday afternoon.
A very popular softball referee known as ‘Uncle Mitch’ died after collapsing in the heat
Mitchell Huggins was taken to the hospital on Saturday and was declared dead around 6 p.m.
Rufus spoke wis with, revealed that she was able to FaceTime her brother or sister Facetime when he was temporarily conscious again before fainting again.
She added later: ‘He just did what he did. I don’t think he was looking at temperature. He felt temperature, but he didn’t look at temperature. “
Another bystander said to Kare TV: “He said he was hot. They tried to cool him down and got him some water. They eventually called the ambulance, put him in a wheelchair and rolled him to the entrance to the Balveld. He just fell against ‘.
Meanwhile A Go finance me Page set up for the Huggins family described the softball coach as ‘not just a referee’.
“He was a prominent figure in our community, recognized for his contagious smile and relentless dedication. His passion for the game of softball and the people involved was always clear.
‘His generosity, kindness and encouragement have left a huge impact on countless individuals. He played a crucial role in shaping the lives of countless players, coaches and officials. The number of lives that Mitch is positively influenced is immeasurable ‘.
‘Mr. Mitch has a large family, some of whom are buried with him. He often spoke about his 14-year-old son Sheldon who hugged whose birthday is only a few short days away on July 4 and fiancée McFadden among many others’.
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