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.
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