Sag Harbor Student Dies in Rafting Accident on Class Trip
The East Hampton Star • • nation
Key Points:
- A sixth-grade student, Cesar Albarracin Guncay, from Sag Harbor School District died in a rafting accident on the Lehigh River in Pennsylvania during an annual class trip to the Poconos.
- The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon when a raft flipped, and Cesar was reported missing; all other students were accounted for.
- The district superintendent, Jeff Nichols, confirmed the tragedy and expressed condolences, emphasizing the profound loss felt by the school community.
- An ongoing police investigation is underway at the accident site, with the rest of the class returning to Sag Harbor early Thursday morning.
- The school is providing counseling resources and encouraging families to communicate openly with their children while offering support through crisis hotlines.