S. Dakota man s death in pool ruled drowning

12/10/2006

A South Dakota man whose body was found in the bottom of a swimming pool at Genesis Dreamplex Hotel and Conference Center in South Toledo died from drowning, Dr. James Patrick, Lucas County coroner, said yesterday.

Mitchell Powell, 35, of Sioux Falls, S.D., was found Friday morning. It appears he went into the pool late Thursday night. He had been staying at the complex, 2429 South Reynolds Rd., for at least three weeks, authorities said.