EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WITN) - A participant in the Emerald Isle Half Marathon tragically died Saturday after collapsing near the very end of her race.

Event organizers and the town of Emerald Isle have released a statement expressing their deepest condolences after a female half-marathon participant collapsed near the end of her race.

Emergency medical personnel on scene responded immediately with advanced life-saving measures, but sadly died.

The town of Emerald Isle says out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further details are being released at this time.

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