Travor Brown was 17.
"Travor had gone to be with his Lord," according to a GoFundMe set up for the teen. "Please continue to pray for his family as they begin this journey without him."
Family and friends describe Brown as outgoing and free-spirited. They said he planned to pursue a modeling contract after high school.
The incident happened Wednesday near Panama City Beach, Florida. First responders used shovels, a backhoe and a tractor during their efforts to rescue Brown.
Here's a look at the scene Wednesday afternoon as a teen was dug out of a collapsed sand tunnel at St. Andrews State...
Posted by Panama City News Herald on Wednesday, June 8, 2016
In Other News
1
Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions...
2
UK Conservatives set for historic losses in local polls as Labour calls...
3
King Charles' longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at...
4
US employers scaled back hiring in April but still added 175,000 jobs...
5
Pat Beverley throws ball at Pacers fans, later asks reporter to leave...
About the Author