A 12-year-old boy, Colton Foskey, from East Dublin, died in a riverboat accident in Georgia, where a collision with a sandbar threw the boy from the boat, leaving him trapped and unconscious. Despite CPR efforts, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
What happened to Colton Foskey?
According to the Department of Natural Resources, there was a tragic incident on the Oconee River involving a 12-year-old boy from Georgia. The boy, identified as Colton Foskey, died after becoming trapped under the boat.
The game wardens from Georgia were reportedly on their way to the scene when they received information that a man had come across a sandbar while boating. As a result, Colton was thrown from the boat and then trapped under it.
Officials tried to revive the child, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. The Department of Natural Resources is currently investigating the incident, and an autopsy will be conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to determine the exact cause of Colton’s death.
The local community, along with East Laurens High School, has united in offering support and condolences to Colton’s family at this difficult time. The school expressed its heartfelt condolences in a social media post, recognizing Colton as an outstanding student, athlete and friend who will be greatly missed by his East Laurens High School family.
Colton Foskey has died
A tragic incident occurred for a Laurens County family while on a Father’s Day weekend boating trip. According to Treutlen County Coroner Gregg Higgs, their boat collided with a sandbar on Saturday, causing the three children to be thrown overboard.
The accident occurred near Dead Boat Landing, a tributary of the Oconee River located in Treutlen County, west of Soperton. Sadly, 12-year-old Colton Foskey from East Dublin lost his life in the accident, while his father was steering the boat. The exact circumstances leading up to the accident are under investigation, and the coroner’s office has requested an autopsy to determine the exact cause of Colton’s death.
This shocking incident has brought immeasurable pain to the affected family and community. The loss of a young life under these circumstances is truly heartbreaking.
How did Colton Foskey die?
Colton Foskey, a 12-year-old boy from East Dublin, tragically lost his life in a boating accident over the Father’s Day weekend. According to reports from Treutlen County Coroner Gregg Higgs, the incident occurred when the boat the family was on collided with a sandbar, causing Colton and two other children to be thrown overboard.
Specific details surrounding Colton’s cause of death have not been released. The coroner’s office requested an autopsy to determine the exact cause and circumstances of his death. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s autopsy report will provide further insight into the tragic event.
The loss of a young life is always devastating and heartbreaking, and the community is mourning the untimely death of Colton Foskey. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Who was Colton Foskey?
Colton Foskey was a 12-year-old boy from East Dublin, Georgia. Although there is limited information available about him, he was a student and member of the East Laurens High School community. Described as a wonderful student, athlete and friend, Colton touched the lives of many at his school. Tragically, his life was cut short in a boating accident on Father’s Day weekend.
Colton’s death left a deep impact on his family, friends and community, who remember him as a young individual with potential and who will be greatly missed.
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