Boy Dies After Being Pulled From Wolverhampton Canal
Emergency services responded swiftly but were unable to save the child found in critical condition.
- The boy was pulled from the Old Main Line canal near Hendon Avenue, Ettingshall.
- Despite advanced life support efforts by paramedics, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The incident occurred on a warm evening with temperatures reaching 28C in Wolverhampton.
- Authorities have issued renewed warnings about the dangers of open water, especially during warmer weather.
- The National Water Safety Forum reported 236 water-related deaths in the UK last year.
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