Arrr! Aye, a lad o' seventeen, a fine lacrosse star from Massachusetts, met his untimely end in a treacherous boating mishap!
2023-07-23
Arrr, mateys! A terrible blow has struck our fair seas! Young Sadie Mauro, a lass of 17, met her untimely end in a treacherous boating mishap on the eve of the Sabbath. A lass of promise, set to sail for Gettysburg College, where she'd wield the mighty lacrosse stick! Alas, Fate be cruel.
In a tragic accident on Friday night, a high school lacrosse star lost her life in a boat wreck off the coast of Cape Cod. Seventeen-year-old Sadie Mauro, who was about to begin her senior year at Dover-Sherborn High School, was killed after the boat she was on crashed into a jetty, ejecting her from the vessel. Her body was recovered by Coast Guard and local dive teams about 90 minutes after the accident.Mauro was a talented athlete and had been a part of her state championship lacrosse team in both 2021 and 2022. She was committed to playing lacrosse at Gettysburg College and had expressed her excitement about continuing her athletic and academic career collegiately. Mauro was described as having a radiant smile, a heart of gold, and a love for adventure and the outdoors.
The Dover-Sherborn community, known for its strength and resilience, is rallying behind Sadie's family and loved ones during this difficult time. The crash remains under investigation, with early reports suggesting that the boat had powerful engines and was registered in Alabama. Counseling services and support from various organizations, including crisis counselors and service dogs, will be provided to help the community cope with the tragedy.
This heartbreaking accident serves as a reminder to cherish our loved ones and hold them close. The loss of a young life is always a tragedy, and the Dover-Sherborn community is coming together to support one another and honor Sadie's memory.