Teen Girl Found Unconscious, Bruised in Park Likely Suffered Medical Episode: Police

A teenage girl who was found unconscious in Northeast Philadelphia was likely suffering from a medical issue, according to police.

The 15-year-old girl was first reported missing by her family around 7 p.m. Monday. Around 7:40 p.m., a man walking by found the girl on the ground unconscious along the 7500 block of Roosevelt Boulevard in Pennypack park. Investigators say the girl was about two to three feet from the sidewalk on the other side of the guardrail.

The girl had scratches and bruises on her body as well as a knot on her head, according to investigators. Officials also say the girl was dressed in her school uniform.

The girl regained consciousness on the way to the hospital but was too disoriented to tell investigators what happened to her. She is currently being treated at St. Christopher's Hospital where she is listed in stable condition.

At some point Monday, the girl was on a SEPTA bus making her way home but police still haven't determined how she ended up unconscious in the wooded area. However, Tuesday night police told NBC10 they don't believe the girl was attacked. Instead they say the incident is "being investigated as a medical issue."

The girl's mother and father denied she had a medical episode however. The parents told Telemundo 62's Iris Delgado their daughter has always been healthy and that they still believe she was attacked despite what police say.

This story is developing. Stay with NBC10.com for updates.

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