Florida high school senior dies in rip current just days before graduation

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11-05-2025

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. – A fatal water-related incident occurred involving a high school senior at a Florida beach in Indian River County days before graduation.
Members of Sebastian River High School are mourning the death of a high school senior who tragically passed away following a water-related incident, according to school district officials.
According to a Facebook post from Sebastian River High School, a group of senior students went to a beach after school, when one of the students was caught in a rip current. The student was unfortunately pulled underwater for several minutes, and despite efforts to revive the victim, he passed away on the way to the hospital.
If caught in a rip current, Noaa advises swimming parallel to the shore instead of toward it as the best escape method.
"The student was a proud member of our band and a beloved member of our senior class," said a statement from the high school. "Out of respect for our classmate and his family, we will be canceling tonight's end-of-the-year band concert."
The devastation comes just a week before the class of 2025 is scheduled for graduation.
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The high school hosted a service for the community to honor a beloved member of the graduating class. School officials shared that student and staff support is available on campus during this time.Original article source: Florida high school senior dies in rip current just days before graduation