An 18-year-old from Doylestown died -- and two other teens needed to be rescued -- after a boating accident on Lake Henry, on Saturday, officials said.
According to law enforcement officials, 18-year-old Dominic Testani, of Doylestown, was with several other teens on the lake, located near Scranton, when a rowboat he was on capsized at about 1 a.m. on Saturday.
The two teens were rescued after they were found clinging to a capsized rowboat, but police said the teens told rescuers that Testani was still in the water.
Dive teams, investigators said, immediately began searching for Testani.
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Several hours later, at about 9 a.m., officials recovered Testani's body from the water, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:02 a.m.
NBC10 has learned that Testani was a student at Central Bucks West High School. On Sunday, representatives for Central Bucks School District said the teen was the son of Michael Testani, principal of Linden Elementary School in Doylestown.
The district shared a statement, along with resources for those dealing with grief following this incident, on its website.
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"The news of Dominic Testani’s death is devastating for our students, our staff, and our entire Central Bucks community. Dominic was a January 2023 early graduate of Central Bucks High School West who was preparing to enter the military, and was a beloved friend, teammate, and classmate. We share in the loss with his family and stand ready to support everyone affected by this tragedy," the district said in a statement.
"When a tragic and sudden loss occurs, it is normal to experience a wide range of emotional and physical reactions. Throughout the weekend, our district Crisis Response Team has been meeting to prepare supports for students, parents, staff and faculty on Monday morning. As our team mourns with the Testani family, we find a sense of comfort in knowing that we are here for one another, and we are grateful for the support that has always characterized the Central Bucks Community," concluded the statement.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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