An 11-year-old girl from Albany, New York, has tragically died after attempting to save a 12-year-old boy from an “ice-related drowning” in Washington Park last weekend. Police responded to a report of two juveniles falling through the ice, and the girl was rescued and taken to a hospital, while the boy was later found dead. It was revealed that the boy fell through the ice while trying to walk across the lake towards a lake house, and the girl followed to help him, resulting in both of them falling through. The Albany City School District has been notified of her death and is providing support services. The police department and school district have expressed condolences to the families of the children, acknowledging the girl’s selfless act of courage in trying to save her friend. The community is mourning the loss of these young lives, with the superintendent of the school district highlighting the girl’s bravery in their statement. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers of icy conditions and the importance of safety precautions around frozen bodies of water.
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