The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office has released the name of the 17-year-old boy who drowned in a Fall River pond on Sunday.

 

Crews were called to South Watuppa Pond around 9:30 p.m. Sunday for a report of a juvenile who was missing in the water.

 

An initial search was unsuccessful, but the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing and Dive Team were called in to help.

 

The victim, identified as Tristan Major, was found about two hours later and was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

According to the DA’s office, a group of three juveniles were at the pond when two entered the water to swim to a floating dock. Major struggled in the water and did not return to shore.

 

Fall River Interim Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Smith released a statement on Monday confirming Major was a former student of Fall River Public Schools.

 

“The sudden and unexpected death of a young person touches an entire community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all those who are grieving,” Dr. Smith said. “Although Fall River is a city, we are also a close-knit community, and tragedies like this are felt by many of us, even those who may not have a direct connection to the young man.”

 

School counselors are available for students and staff on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Counseling Hub at B.M.C. Durfee High School.

 

From wpri.com.