Overview

• Clara Thomann, a Dos Pueblos High School science teacher, fell 164 feet while hiking near Preveli Beach on Crete, Greece, on December 23, 2024.
• She was critically injured with multiple skull and chest fractures and was declared brain dead on December 29, days after being hospitalized.
• Thomann's family confirmed the loss of her unborn child and honored her wishes by donating her organs, including her heart, liver, and pancreas.
• The teacher, remembered for her passion for science and dedication to her students, has been mourned by her school community and loved ones.
• Her ashes, along with those of her unborn child, were cremated in Athens, with plans for some to be spread at meaningful locations in Greece, Turkey, and the United States.