CONWAY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Conway Community Swimming Pool drowning victim has been identified as Abdelaziz Ayay of Chicopee. Ayay was 21 years old when he passed away after being rescued from the bottom of the Conway Swimming Pool by Conway firefighters.
The Conway Community Swimming Pool has issued the following statement:
“The Trustees of the Conway Community Swimming Pool wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young man who drowned at the Pool on the evening of July 22, 2025. This was a very unfortunate accident and the first of its kind since the Pool opened in 1950. We would like to thank all the rescue personnel who handled the situation professionally and with dignity. The pool will reopen on Thursday July 24, and we encourage residents to reflect and enjoy the tranquility of the site. Any questions regarding the incident should be directed to the Massachusetts State Police.”