A teenager from Forestville drowned in the waters of Lake Erie in the Town of Evans on Friday. Evans Town Police say they were called to Lake Erie Beach Park at about 3:30 PM on a report that the 15-year-old male had gone underwater and did not resurface. Officers say the male was subsequently located after being spotted by park lifeguards, who removed him from the water and immediately began life-saving measures until additional emergency personnel arrived. The teen was then transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital for emergency treatment.
In a message to district families Saturday afternoon, Forestville Central School Superintendent John O'Connor announced that the drowning victim was Sky Hahn, who would have begun his sophomore year at the school this fall. O'Connor says Hahn could not be saved despite the efforts of lifeguards and emergency personnel. He added that the 15-year-old was "a valued member of the Forestville family, and his loss will be deeply felt by classmates, friends, faculty, staff, and all who knew him." O'Connor says Forestville High School will be open on Monday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for students, families, faculty, staff, and community members who wish to come together.
Evans Town Police say counseling services are available through the Forestville and Lake Shore school districts for students, staff and families affected by this incident. The investigation into the drowning is continuing.
Photo by the Town of Evans
