An adolescent who drowned at a Melbourne seashore is being remembered by his neighborhood.
Nick Maan was swimming with associates when he disappeared within the water at Mordialloc on Monday afternoon, prompting a determined search.
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The 17-year-old was pulled unresponsive from the water a short while later and regardless of the efforts of rescue crews couldn’t be saved.
“CPR was commenced however sadly he has died on the scene,” Victoria Police stated on Monday.
Nick was a scholar at Lakeside School in Pakenham and was resulting from begin Yr 12 within the new 12 months.
“Nick … will probably be remembered for his brilliant smile, intelligence, great humorousness and naturally, his sporting prowess,” the varsity wrote on Fb.
“Our ideas and prayers are with Nick’s household, associates and faculty workers who’re all devastated by this very unhappy information.
“We notably ask the neighborhood to maintain Nick’s household of their prayers right now.”
MP Jason Wooden stated Nick additionally performed soccer for the Pakenham Lions Junior Soccer Membership.
“A younger man misplaced too quickly. Relaxation In Peace,” he wrote.
Nick’s finest buddy Darci took to Fb to write down a touching tribute to the teenager.
“As we speak myself and lots of others misplaced probably the greatest associates anybody may ask for,” she wrote.
“He was undoubtedly one in every of a sort and at all times knew find out how to make anybody giggle and smile it doesn’t matter what.
“He was dearly liked by so many he got here throughout and has clearly touched so many hearts.
“All of the enjoyable occasions out and in of major faculty all the best way to highschool are actually recollections however they’re recollections I am going to cherish without end.
“Relaxation in peace Nick you’ll be missed by completely everybody, love you.”
Victoria Police will put together a report for the coroner following Nick’s demise.
