Teenage girl dies after saving younger brother when they fell in frozen lake

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A teenage girl has died after saving her brother when they both fell into a frozen lake in Ohio. An officer who responded to the rescue mission also died, authorities say.

A teenage girl has died after saving her brother when they both fell into a frozen lake in Ohio, officials said.The 16-year-old girl and 13-year-old boy fell through the ice near boat docks at Rocky Fork State Park in Hillsboro on Tuesday evening, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The 911 call came in around 6:30 p.m.

By the time the Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District arrived, the girl was under the ice, according to Lt. Branden Jackman. The water was 36 degrees, he said.A 16-year-old girl died while rescuing her brother, 13, from a frozen lake in Hillsboro, Ohio, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. An Ohio Department of Natural Resources officer also died from a medical emergency while responding.

The boy was taken to the hospital in stable condition, but his sister was recovered by divers unresponsive, authorities said. She has not been identified publicly by authorities.While at the scene, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Officer Jason Lagore suffered a medical emergency and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the department said. It did not provide details on the medical emergency.

A 15-year veteran of the department, Lagore founded its first K-9 academy and led its Division of Parks and Watercraft K-9 training program. "Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of Officer Jason Lagore, who died in the line of duty last night,” Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz said in a statement Wednesday."Our law enforcement officers and their families carry a unique and challenging burden of responsibilities, and we are deeply grateful for their service."On Wednesday, Ohio Gov.

 

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It's so tragic and sad ☹️. Prayers to families 💔

Why are so many people lately falling in lakes? Every day there is a story. Well, The Amish here had a horse fall in, but horses are dumb.

Sad news.

Oh what a sad story and deepest sympathy to the families involved! We all have to check the scriptures on this terrible happening as tells it all ! May God add his blessing from all of us yes up in Canada as well!

So heartbreaking 💔

Omg! When u go out on the ice think of the ppl who have to risk their life to save u.

This is sad.

So terribly sad, so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Where she is going to is better than where any of you're now I don't what think. Those who don't believe GOOD BYE. AN PLEASE

So sad. Rip 🕯🙏🌹

Prayers for the young girl and officer May they both test In Peace condolences to the families and friends, God Bless

Damn. That’s sad.

Bless her, and prayers for peace for her family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to their loved ones.

Heartbreaking...so sorry for both families. What an amazing big sister though. She protected her little brother and I bet she wouldn’t take it back. Such love ❤️

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Heartbreaking. 😞

🙏🏾So sad 😞

Charge the 13 year old with 2 counts of manslaughter

What a heartbreaking tragedy..

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My condolences to both families.

Too F'en Sad. 😢

So tragic

spann My god...prayers to all.

Ok that’s enough news for me for tonight , Prayers to the family

Tragedy for everyone involved

OMG. My condolences for the families. Heart breaking.

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