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14-05-2025
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18-Year-Old High School Senior Dies After Drowning During Beach Trip Days Before Graduation
A high school senior drowned on the east coast of Florida after getting caught in a rip current days before he was set to graduate Other beachgoers pulled the 18-year-old from the water and started CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital On Saturday, May 10, his high school held a remembrance event, where his classmates left handwritten notes on paper heartsA Florida high school senior died after getting caught in a rip current just days before he was set to graduate. While at the beach with a group of classmates after school on Friday, May 9, the student was pulled underwater for several minutes, according to a Facebook post from Sebastian River High School. Captain Joe Abollo, a Public Information Officer for the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, confirms to PEOPLE that officials began receiving 911 calls around 1:41 p.m. local time. He said other beachgoers pulled the teen from the water and started CPR before emergency responders arrived. School officials wrote online that despite efforts to save the student, he died at a hospital. The student, who is identified only as Calvin in tribute photos posted to the school's social media account, was also a member of the high school band. 'This loss deeply impacts our Shark family,' school officials wrote. 'Our thoughts and hearts are with the student's family, friends, and everyone who is grieving. Thank you for keeping this family and our school community in your thoughts.' The graduating class of 2025 is set to receive their diplomas on May 15, according to the school's website. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On Saturday, May 10, Sebastian River High School held a remembrance event to honor their classmate, during which students left handwritten notes on paper hearts. 'Our Shark Family was able to share stories and lean on each other during this incredibly difficult time,' school officials wrote in another post. In the wake of the student's death, officials are stressing the dangers of rip currents. 'Rip currents are powerful,' Captain Abollo tells PEOPLE, warning that they are invisible while looking at the water's surface. Speaking generally about water safety, he encourages beachgoers to swim near a lifeguard and follow posted warnings. Additionally he recommends that people swim parallel to the shore if they're pulled away by a rip current — and adds, "don't fight it and don't panic, because that's what can cause a tragedy." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Climate
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Florida high school senior dies in rip current just days before graduation
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. 2 Swimmers Die In South Carolina Inlet After Pulled From Waterway's Dangerous Currents 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 article source: Florida high school senior dies in rip current just days before graduation
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sebastian River High School senior drowns in beach graduation celebration
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY – A Sebastian River High School senior drowned during a graduation celebration at a beachside park, according to law enforcement and school district spokespersons. The student was not identified by name but in a statement from the School District of Indian River County a spokesperson said he was 'a beloved member of the SRHS band' set to graduate May 15. Law enforcement, fire rescue and a lifeguards were called around 1:45 p.m. to Treasure Shores Park in the 11300 block of A1A, roughly 10 miles northeast of the high school, said Lt. Kevin Jaworski, with Indian River County Sheriff's Office and Deputy Chief David Rattray, with Indian River County Fire Rescue. The 18-year-old was pulled from the water by bystanders and cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed and the teen was taken to Sebastian River Medical Center, said law enforcement and fire rescue officials. The student was caught in a rip current and pulled underwater for several minutes, according to the emailed school district statement. Although there were 'extensive rescue and lifesaving efforts,' the student was pronounced deceased at a hospital. Treasure Shores Park is not one of the county's four parks where lifeguards are stationed. Lifeguards are at Round Island, Tracking Station, Wabasso and Golden Sands beaches; and city lifeguards are at three city beaches, Humiston, Jaycee and South. Jaworski in a statement said the gathering at the park was part of a celebration ahead of graduation. 'Throughout this week, (SRHS) has been honoring its seniors with a series of final celebrations to mark the end of their time together,' according to the statement provided by spokesperson Cristen Maddux. 'After today's culminating event, a group of students went to the beach, where the tragic incident occurred.' The student gathering at the beach was not a 'school-sponsored activity' and occurred after school hours, Maddux said in the statement. An end-of-the-year band concert scheduled for the same day, May 9, was cancelled and the school district said grief and support services would be on campus for students. In 2021, a St. Edward's School student, Bidensky "BT" Termidor, drowned in a school graduation celebration tradition in which senior students jump into the Indian River Lagoon. (This story was updated with a video and new information.) Corey Arwood is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreyarwood, or reach him by phone at 772-978-2246. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Sebastian River High School senior drowns during beach graduation celebration
