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Grandmother dies after Acton water rescue; toddler died Friday
WCVB • • nation
Key Points:
- A 75-year-old woman and her 1-year-old grandchild died following a water rescue at Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area Park in Acton, Massachusetts.
- The incident occurred Friday afternoon when bystanders saw two children seeking help after their grandmother and younger sibling went into a non-designated swimming area and could not get out.
- Lifeguards and camp counselors responded quickly, but despite efforts, both the child and grandmother were pronounced dead after being flown to a Boston hospital.
- The area where the incident happened is slippery, rocky, and not intended for swimming; the family was not dressed for swimming and had not come to the pond to swim.
- Authorities have not released the family's identities and confirmed no foul play is suspected, describing the event as a tragic accident.
