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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Northport, WA superintendent dies attempting to save student lost in ocean
This story was originally published on A Northport High School (NHS) baseball player went missing while swimming off the shore of Long Beach on May 24. Coach and Northport School District (NSD) Superintendent Don Baribault attempted to save the student, but was not able to. Baribault later died from hypothermia in a Portland hospital on May 26. Noah Heberling, 15, was on a baseball trip for the state playoffs, and the team was on the way to pick up pizzas that the team had ordered. The team decided to take a detour and visit the Washington coast, where Heberling got swept away by large waves, according toThe Spokesman-Review. Erik Stark, the NHS athletic director, was not at the scene but detailed the events that occurred. 'He kind of got tossed around. A couple of the other kids went out to get him,' Stark said, according to The Spokesman-Review. Two of the baseball team's coaches, including Baribault, along with Heberling's father, went into the water to save Heberling. 'Don went out, and I think he made contact with Noah. But both of them had succumbed to hypothermia and weren't functioning,' Stark said, according to The Spokesman-Review. The U.S. Coast Guard crew members reported to the scene around 8 p.m., according to The Seattle Times. The Coast Guard was able to pull Baribault and his father to shore, but Heberling's body has yet to be found, according to The Spokesman-Review. The Northport Mustangs Athletics Facebook account confirmed the passing of Baribault in a post on Facebook. 'Don was struggling on the beach. They took him to the hospital. Then he was flown to a Portland hospital, that's where he succumbed,' Stark said, according to The Spokesman-Review. Follow Jason Sutich on X. Send news tips here.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance CEO steps down
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance on Tuesday announced a change in leadership. President and CEO Paul Baribault is stepping down after five years with the nonprofit organization. 'We are extremely grateful for Paul's leadership and contributions to the institution and SDZWA's advancement in wildlife conservation and as a world-renowned experience for guests of all ages,' said Steven Simpson, Chair of the SDZWA Board of Trustees. 'Paul came to SDZWA at a pivotal time as the COVID pandemic hit, and over the past five years, has helped accomplish our goal of furthering our mission and building our reputation as one of the leading wildlife care and conservation organizations in the world.' These San Diego areas now considered 'very high fire hazard' zones by Cal Fire Some of Baribault's accomplishments include leading the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park reach record attendance with nearly six million visitors annually, helping welcome the first two giant pandas back to the United States in 21 years and spearheading San Diego Zoo Safari Park's Denny Sanford Elephant Valley, which will open in early 2026. 'I joined SDZWA in 2019 with the intention of helping to transform this storied institution and positioning it to be a leader in wildlife experiences, conservation leadership, and the pioneering of biodiversity efforts in the 21st century,' Baribault said. 'Having led a remarkable team to put the organization on a new and exciting path, and having had the opportunity to see it succeed in remarkable ways, the time feels right for me to pass the baton and pursue my next adventure. I remain in awe of what we did together, and I look forward to supporting this transition to ensure the organization's ongoing success.' Chief Operating Officer Shawn Dixon will assume the role of interim president and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance as the board starts a national search for the position. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
