Two children managed to escape, fell through the ice on the river in new Jersey

Two children managed to escape, fell through the ice on the river in new Jersey

Cold reigned in most parts of the United States in recent weeks, coated water ice crust, which so attracts the younger generation. That is why parents should not forget about the outreach activities with their children.

About this, once again reminded of emergency in Rumson, new Jersey. Monday after lunch, two 12-year-old boy went for a walk along the river Navesink near victory Park.

Two children managed to escape, fell through the ice on the river in new Jerseysource: facebook

Suddenly the ice broke and one of the guys was in the water. The second tried to help a friend and fell after him. About three minutes, the children floundered in the cold river until he finally managed to get ashore unaided.

By the time the police and ambulance were already on their way home. Assess the condition of the boys, the doctors came to the conclusion that they do not need hospitalization.

Unfortunately, not all such incidents are of such a favorable outcome. Therefore, the local police issued a reminder to residents.

«Stay away from ice on rivers and ponds — any body of water should be considered unsafe,» wrote representatives of the Ministry on the page in Facebook.

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