A 16-year-old tragically lost his life drowning in a canal in South Sea Estates, just days before his birthday. Davontae Fleurimar, a high school senior, was swimming with friends when the incident occurred. Despite the rescue efforts, his body was found after several hours of searching. His devastated family remembers him as a loving and promising young man.
Tragedy: a teenager drowns in a canal just before his 17th birthday
This article was updated at 18:45.