A tragic incident has rocked a Colorado community after teenager Jesse Hamric lost his life in a horrifying accident on the Fourth of July.
Jesse, just 18 years old, was celebrating Independence Day with friends at Smith Mountain Lake in Huddleston, according to reports.
The day’s festivities took a tragic turn when Jesse leaped into the lake, only to quickly find himself in distress.
Two of his friends bravely jumped in to rescue him, but they too felt a sudden, shocking jolt as they hit the water.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the trio was struck by an electric shock near a dock.
Despite their efforts and the immediate CPR performed, Jesse’s life could not be saved.
 Emergency responders rushed to the scene in the early morning hours, but tragically, Jesse was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
The exact cause of death is pending official confirmation, but investigators strongly suspect electrocution.
 Fire crews conducting an investigation discovered electrical currents in the water, believed to originate from a nearby dock.
Authorities speculate that stray voltage may have spread from a private residence dock into the lake, causing the deadly incident.
Foul play has been ruled out by investigators at this time.
Jesse Hamric, a talented athlete in both football and baseball, had recently graduated from Steamboat Springs High School.
 His father, Jay Hamric, serves as the school’s principal, adding a deeper layer of sorrow to the tragedy.
 In a heartfelt statement, the school expressed profound sadness over the loss of their recent graduate.
Support services have been made available to students and staff as they come to terms with this devastating loss.
Close friend Alex Schwab struggled to come to grips with the tragedy, describing Jesse as an incredible snowboarder and a unique individual.
“Still can’t even like process it. I’m so upset by it,” Schwab said in an emotional interview with FOX31.
He fondly remembered Jesse as someone who always brought joy wherever he went.
The community has rallied behind Jesse’s family, raising over $75,000 through a GoFundMe campaign.
 Contributions continue to pour in as friends, neighbors, and well-wishers show their support for the grieving family.
The GoFundMe page describes Jesse as a beloved friend and a beacon of positivity in the community.
Plans are also underway to establish a fund with Yampa Valley Bank to assist the family further.
Jesse’s passing has left an indelible mark on those who knew him, with tributes pouring in from across Steamboat Springs and beyond.
 Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hamric family during this unimaginably difficult time.