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Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond

Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond

Summary

Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond near their home in Bonham, Texas. Their mother tried to save them but was unable to due to the breaking ice. Emergency workers and a neighbor eventually retrieved the boys, but they did not survive.

Key Facts

  • Three brothers, aged six, eight, and nine, died after falling through ice in a pond in Bonham, Texas.
  • The boys' mother attempted to rescue them, but the ice kept breaking.
  • A neighbor and emergency workers helped retrieve the children from the water.
  • The youngest boy fell in first, and his brothers followed trying to save him.
  • Local authorities identified the boys as Howard Doss, Kaleb Doss, and EJ Doss.
  • The incident occurred during a severe winter storm impacting Texas and other parts of the U.S.
  • The boys attended a local school, which offered counseling to grieving students and staff.
  • The storm has caused widespread issues, including disrupting flights and power outages.

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