Tragedy Strikes as Two Children Die After Falling Through Ice in NY
Originally Published 1 year ago — by syracuse.com

An 11-year-old girl died after attempting to rescue a 12-year-old boy who fell through the ice at Washington Park Lake in Albany, New York. The boy had tried to walk across the frozen lake and fell in, prompting the girl to follow in an attempt to save him. Both children were pulled from the water by emergency responders, but the girl succumbed to her injuries after being hospitalized. The incident highlights the dangers of venturing onto thin ice, prompting warnings from local officials.