A 10-year-old saved his sister as they struggled in a New Jersey river before he died, mayor says
Summary
A 10-year-old boy drowned after pushing his 11-year-old sister to safety in a flooded river in Passaic, New Jersey. Another 10-year-old girl remained missing, and rescue teams continued searching the river.Key Facts
- The incident happened in Passaic, New Jersey, in a rain-swollen river at Pulaski Park.
- Three children were in the river: two 10-year-olds and one 11-year-old.
- The 10-year-old boy pushed his older sister to shore before he drowned.
- The 11-year-old girl survived.
- The second 10-year-old girl was still missing the next day.
- A bystander tried to rescue the children but could not reach them due to the strong current and depth.
- Firefighters had rescued around 20 people from rising floodwaters in the area the same evening.
- Rescuers used boats, divers, and sonar equipment to search the river for the missing child.
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