An unnnamed child has tragically died in hospital, despite heroic efforts, after being unable to stop when sledding down a hill with his family in North Carolina
Police were called at 9.15pm on Saturday after the accident (Image: WRAL)
A child sledding with their grandmother fell into a frozen pond after they slid down a hill and into the water, later dying in hospital.
Police and fire crews in North Carolina were called at around 9:15pm on Saturday and found the child in the water. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the child tragically died from the effects of being submerged in polar temperatures. A neighbour told WFMY news that the family were out sledding in the snow together.
One of the children slid down the hill and, unable to stop, went straight into the water at Stoney Creek Golf Club.
Two officers and three members of the public who heroically tried to help with the rescue were also taken to hospital for treatment.
The Sheriff’s office in Guilford County, North Carolina, said in a statement: “Sheriff Danny H. Rogers reports on January 11, 2025, Guilford County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) responded to a 911 call regarding a water rescue.
“The GCSO was joined by the Whitsett Fire Department, McLeansville Fire Department, Greensboro Fire Department, Guilford County Fire Department, and the Guilford County Emergency Services in response to the incident.
Guildford County Sheriff confirmed the tragic death of the child (Image: WRAL)
“Upon arrival, emergency responders located a child in the water. The child was immediately transported to a local hospital and later succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident.
“Two first responders and three civilians who assisted with the rescue were transported to a local hospital as well for medical examination. Preliminary information indicates the tragic event occurred because of a sledding accident.
“The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information to share.”
This came after meteorologists said an “arctic blast cold front” was set to swing through central North Carolina over the last week.
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