Terrence McCann, 20

Terrence McCann, 20, was found dead in a creek after going missing following a night of heavy drinking.

The cause of death has not yet been determined

My condolences to his family and friends.

Associated Press

HIGH POINT, N.C. - A 21-year-old college student from South Jersey who went drinking with a 20-year-old classmate from Montgomery County has been charged with providing alcohol to his underage companion, who was later found dead in a creek.

Authorities say they have yet to establish whether alcohol was a factor in the death earlier this month of Terrence McCann, of Glenside, a student at High Point University here.

McCann, a graduate of La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor, went missing early on the morning of May 8; his body was found two days later in a shallow creek about a half-mile from Cleary's Pub.

Brandon Michael Wright, 21, of Laurel Springs, was charged with aiding and abetting by giving malt beverages to a person under 21, a misdemeanor, police said Friday. Lt. Angela Tackett said Wright has not yet been served with the warrant because he is home in New Jersey for the summer break.

Investigators said bartenders served alcohol to Wright, who then passed the drinks along to McCann. The bar and its employees have been cleared of wrongdoing.

Wright told the High Point Enterprise this month that he and McCann had been celebrating the end of the academic year and went to Cleary's together. Both were "pretty drunk" by the end of the night, he added.

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In all cases, my deepest condolences to family and friends.

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Signs of Alcohol Poisoning

Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing, the heartbeat and the gag reflex that prevents choking. A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these functions. After the victim stops drinking, the heart keeps beating, and the alcohol in the stomach continues to enter the bloodstream and circulate through the system. The victim may experience the following:

• Mental confusion, stupor, coma, unable to rouse the person
• No response to pinching the skin
• Vomiting while sleeping or unresponsive
• Seizures
• Slowed breathing  (fewer than 8 breaths per minute)
• Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths)
• Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin color, paleness

Alcohol Poisoning Requires Immediate Medical Attention

Alcohol Poisoning Cannot Be Reversed By:

• Drinking black coffee
• Taking a cold bath or shower
• Walking it off

The victim must have immediate medical attention.
Call 911, stay with the victim to prevent him choking on vomit, and tell emergency personnel how much alcohol the victim drank.

These Children Died of Alcohol Overdose, So Their Parents Started Foundations:

Taylor Webster's memorial foundation.  Taylor died of alcohol  poisoning at age 19-- Now his family and friends are working  to get the message out, telling their stories and providing  information on alcohol poisoning and the signs and symtoms  of alcohol poisoning in hopes that lives will be saved.

Bradley McCue's memorial foundation.  On November 5, 1998  Bradley turned 21. . He celebrated  his birthday in a way that has become increasingly popular, drinking "his  age in shots". That amount of alcohol was lethal and he died  that night of alcohol poisoning.

Samantha Spady's memorial foundation. A 19-year old student at Colorado State University, Spady died of alcohol poisoning on September 5, 2004, "an unintentional tragedy."  The Spadys say the SAM [Student Alcohol Management] Spady Foundation will develop peer-to-peer counseling and other services meant to reduce the risk of alcohol abuse.

Gordie Bailey's memorial foundation Mission: to provide today’s youth with the skills to navigate the dangers of alcohol, and through education and promotion of self worth prevent alcohol poisoning, binge drinking and hazing. 

Kimberly Ostien's memorial foundation: "With binge drinking on the rise, we feel it necessary to get the message out on the danger of alcohol, especially excessive alcohol consumed in a short period of time.  Students are educated on drugs and alcohol but they will continue to experiment no matter what.  We want to educate on what to do when a friend falls down or passes out from drinking.  Often we want to put that person to bed to sleep it off and that is when the trouble can begin."  The card lists the information, above.

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