Hero girl, 11, dies in New York frozen lake tragedy trying to save 12-year-old who fell in

Two children have died after a 12-year-old boy plunged into a frozen lake and an 11-year-old girl dove in after to try and save him.

The tragedy happened at around 4.35pm local time on Saturday in Albany, New York, when the boy is thought to have been walking across the frozen Washington Park Lake in the direction of a lake house. But the boy plunged through the ice into the water below, according to the Albany Police Department.

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Police rushed to the scene after being called about two children who had fallen through the ice. Once they got to the park, they found and rescued the 11-year-old girl, who is believed to have dived into the frozen lake in a bid to save the boy, before rushing her to hospital.

However, in an update, the force confirmed that the girl has since died. Sharing the update, they wrote: "The 11-year-old girl rescued on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from Washington Park Lake has succumbed to her injuries.

"The Albany City School District has been notified and will continue to offer support services. The Albany Police Department extends its heartfelt condolences and support to the families and friends of both children during this difficult time."

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