ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — A Lake Nona Excessive Faculty scholar died after they went lacking in a lake whereas kayaking with a gaggle of associates, NBC affiliate WESH announced.
The Orange County Public Colleges confirmed the passing of one among their college students at the highschool in an announcement from OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez:
“I’m heartbroken by the lack of one among our Lake Nona Excessive Faculty college students who tragically died off campus Wednesday night. Our ideas and prayers are along with his household and associates throughout this tough time. The sudden passing of a younger life is an unimaginable loss, and we’re dedicated to offering help for our college students and workers as they navigate this grief. Counselors shall be out there for anybody in want of help. Please hold his family members and the Lake Nona Excessive Faculty neighborhood in your ideas as they mourn this profound loss.”
Six teenagers had been on Lake Whippoorwill Wednesday evening utilizing paddleboards and kayaks when one among them went underwater and by no means resurfaced, Orlando Police Division instructed WESH.
The teenager’s physique was discovered round 12:20 p.m. Thursday by the Orange County Sheriff’s Workplace dive group.