A frightening scene unfolded at Lake Erie Beach Park on Friday when first responders rushed to help a 15-year-old boy who went underwater and didn’t resurface.
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — First responders rushed to help a teen who had reportedly gone underwater and did not resurface Friday at Lake Erie Beach Park.
The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday and involved a 15-year-old boy from Forestville.
“The juvenile was subsequently located after being spotted by park lifeguards. Lifeguards removed him from the water and immediately began life-saving measures until additional emergency personnel arrived,” the Town of Evans Police Department said in a statement on Saturday.
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The boy was taken by ambulance to to Mercy Hospital, where he received additional emergency treatment.
There was no further details on the boy’s condition as of Saturday afternoon.
“The Town of Evans Police Department would like to thank the park lifeguards and all assisting emergency responders for their swift actions and professionalism during this incident,” police said.
“Counseling services are available through the Lake Shore Central School District and Forestville Central School District for students, staff, and families affected by this incident.”