A child in Guilford County, North Carolina, died Saturday following a sledding accident, officials said.
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) responded to a 911 call for a water rescue around 9:12 a.m., the GCSO said in a news release posted on Facebook. Upon arrival, officials found a child in the water who was immediately transported to a nearby hospital.
The child, whose name or age was not disclosed by authorities, “later succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident,” the sheriff’s office said.
Three civilians and two first responders who helped with the rescue mission were also transported to the hospital for medical examination. Authorities said the preliminary information indicates the incident happened due to a sledding accident.
Several local fire departments and the Guilford County Emergency Services responded to the incident, in addition to the GCSO.
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