07/08/2025
On July 3rd, our community suffered an unimaginable loss with the tragic passing of 15-year-old Koa Dumont of Farmington, who drowned at the Hallowell Quarry Pond. Koa was a bright, kind, and driven young man—from all accounts he was a beloved student and athlete at Mt. Blue High School, and the son of a faculty member deeply connected to the school community. What began as a summer outing with friends ended in heartbreak, as cold-water shock claimed his life after a leap from a quarry ledge. Rescue crews responded swiftly, but despite their efforts, Koa could not be revived. His absence leaves a silence that stretches through classrooms, playing fields, and the hearts of all who knew him.
To Koa’s family, friends, and the entire Mt. Blue community, The Hallowell Post extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences. There are no words that can fill the space Koa leaves behind, but we join you in mourning and remembrance. As we reflect on this loss, let us also renew our commitment to safety, awareness, and to cherishing those we hold dear. Koa’s memory will endure—in stories, in tears, and in the love that surrounds his name.
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