{"id":18188,"date":"2023-07-07T13:07:47","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T17:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/news\/?p=18188"},"modified":"2023-07-07T13:07:47","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T17:07:47","slug":"13-year-old-boy-passes-away-in-boating-accident-while-at-christian-summer-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/news\/2023\/07\/13-year-old-boy-passes-away-in-boating-accident-while-at-christian-summer-camp","title":{"rendered":"13-Year-Old Boy Passes Away in Boating Accident While at Christian Summer Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thirteen-year-old Benjamin Rennie tragically passed away in a boating accident while attending a Christian summer camp in Minnesota. Rennie was tubing with another child when a boat propeller struck him and took his life. A 27-year-old employee was driving the boat when the incident occurred and began attempting life-saving care while emergency responders where on their way. Both children were wearing life jackets and no alcohol was involved.<\/p>\n

Rennie’s family created a GoFundMe <\/a>\u00a0page to help with funeral and medical bills. They described him as a young Christian creator who “made several uplifting videos on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other social media platforms.” They continued by saying, “He was a helper, he was innovative, creative, and a loving 13-year-old boy. Ben touched the lives of so many people around him. He was loved by his family, friends, and colleagues. We are heartbroken by his sudden loss, and we want to give him the farewell he deserves.”<\/p>\n

The Executive Director of the summer camp, Camp Cherith, announced the heartbreaking news in a Facebook post saying, \u201cIt is with a very heavy heart that I share with you a tragedy that occurred at North Central Camp Cherith this afternoon. At about 4:15 p.m., a camper died in a boating accident.\u201d The statement ended by saying, \u201cStaff members attempted life-saving care while emergency responders were en route. I am sad to say professionals were not able to save the camper\u2019s life. Please pray for this camper\u2019s family and all those grieving after this accident.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thirteen-year-old Benjamin Rennie tragically passed away in a boating accident while attending a Christian summer camp in Minnesota. Rennie was tubing with another child when a boat propeller struck him and took his life. 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