An adolescent drowned Saturday at Houghton’s Pond in Milton whereas swimming with a bunch of pals lower than two weeks after graduating from Quincy High School.
Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey confirmed Sunday that 18-year-old Kayron Costa of Quincy was swimming round 7 p.m. when he went below and didn’t resurface.
A Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Team and different crews searched Costa. He was pulled from the water and delivered to a Boston hospital however didn’t survive.
Police and the Norfolk District Attorney’s workplace are investigating Costa’s drowning.
Quincy High School principal Keith Ford wrote in a letter to households that Costa was there with fellow members of the Class of 2026. Quincy simply held its highschool commencement on June 9.
Ford mentioned {that a} disaster clinician and Quincy High School employees might be available Monday on the faculty to assist present college students and up to date graduates.
In a publish on social media, Ford mentioned Costa was an “awesome student” who was a “man of great character.”
The principal mentioned that Costa was a Recognition of Effort Award recipient. Ford mentioned when he had lunch with Costa, he expressed how a lot Quincy High School meant to him and his household.
“My prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. Kayron thank you for allowing us to get to know you during your time at QHS,” Ford wrote in his publish. “To everyone who knew Kayron, May his legacy live on. We ask for peace that passes all understanding. As a school community let us come together in unity to honor the life of Kayron Garcia Costa. May he rest in peace!”