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BOONE — An Appalachian State University student died Friday night, according to police.
Officials said just before 9:15 p.m. Boone police, fire, and Watauga Medics responded to 325 Yosef Drive for a medical emergency.
Michael Schmitt, 23, was found in distress and transported to Watauga Medical Center where he died.
There is no indication of foul play at this time, police said.
The investigation is continuing.
This is the ninth student death at Appalachian State this academic year.
Earlier this month, a student at the university died in a vehicle crash and another was found dead in her dorm room.
Three other students were found dead the previous semester. Investigators have found no evidence of foul play in the deaths.
School officials released the following statistics on the number of students lost while enrolled at Appalachian since spring 2012. The number of student deaths totals 28.
Spring 2015: 4
Fall 2014: 5
Summer 2014: 4
Spring 2014: 1
Fall 2013: 2
Summer 2013: 0
Spring 2013: 3
Fall 2012: 5
Summer 2012: 4
Spring 2012: 0
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