Tragedy strikes family as little boy dies on first overnight school camp
The Victorian family of Cooper Onyett, who died during a school camp are demanding answers for his death.
Little Cooper passed away at the Belfast Aquatics pool in Port Fairy on Friday during his very first overnight school camp.
His mother Skye says she is still waiting for answers over what happened to her eight-year-old boy.
A GoFundMe page has been set up, and in just three days, Cooper’s death has raised almost $90,000.
“Cooper was a wonderful, adorable, cheeky boy who put a smile on everyone’s face that he met!” a family member wrote.
“Our hearts are shattered. Love you always Cooper.
“You will forever be loved and missed more than words can say!”
On Sunday, Stawell Soccer Club held a minute’s silence to pay their respects to Cooper and his family.
The pool has been closed since Friday and counselling has been held for staff.
“On behalf of the management committee at Belfast Aquatics, we send our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the boy who tragically lost his life on Friday while swimming at our pool,” Belfast Aquatics Committee of Management Chairperson Anne McIlroy said in a statement.
“This is a very difficult time for everyone, and as a committee we are rallying around the staff at Belfast Aquatics who are inconsolable about what has occurred.
“Counselling sessions are being held today for both the pool staff and members of the public who were at the pool at the time of this tragic accident.”
The coroner is investigating.
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