An 11-year-old lady who fell by way of the ice whereas making an attempt to assist a 12-year-old boy who plunged in earlier than her over the weekend has additionally died, authorities stated Tuesday.
The 2 youngsters had been at Washington Park Lake in Albany at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday when the boy tried to stroll throughout the frozen lake and fell by way of the ice, Albany police stated in a information launch.
The lady adopted to attempt to assist the boy however she fell in additionally, police stated.
Albany law enforcement officials and firefighters responded and rescued the lady, who was taken to Albany Medical Heart Hospital in crucial situation.
On Tuesday, police stated the lady had died from her accidents.
A New York State Police dive staff discovered the boy’s physique at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday, police stated.
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan stated it was stunning that the youngsters made it so far as they did, given how skinny the ice was.
“It’s only a reminder of how fragile life might be and the way necessary it’s that we be certain that our kids know and that everybody in our neighborhood is aware of that venturing out onto the ice isn’t a protected factor to do on any of the our bodies of water right here,” Sheehan informed TV station WNYT.
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