Boy Dies and Girl Critically Injured After Falling Through Ice in Albany Park

The tragic incident occurred at Washington Park Lake, where the children, both middle school students, fell through thin ice on Saturday evening.

A 12-year-old boy died, and an 11-year-old girl remains in critical condition after falling through the ice at Washington Park Lake in Albany, New York, on Saturday, December 7.
Police believe the boy fell through the ice while attempting to walk across the lake, and the girl fell in while trying to help him.
Emergency responders rescued the girl and transported her to Albany Medical Center, while the boy's body was recovered hours later by the New York State Police underwater recovery team.
Both children were students at North Albany Middle School, and the school district is providing crisis services to support grieving students and staff.
Authorities have not released the names of the children due to their ages, but both families have been notified of the tragedy.