Authorities state a Massachusetts mom has actually drowned attempting to rescue her young boy who was being pulled by the existing at a popular New Hampshire waterfall
August 16, 2023, 6:30 AM ET
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LINCOLN, N.H. — A mom drowned attempting to rescue her young boy who was being pulled by the existing at a popular waterfall and another boy who leapt in to help ended up being lodged in stones and was rescued by his dad, authorities said.
The mom became part of a Massachusetts family of 5 going to Franconia Falls in Lincoln together with a friend on Tuesday afternoon, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said.
“One of the minor children slipped and fell into one of the pools at the falls,” Sgt. Heidi Murphy said in a press release. “He could not get out of the pool as it was a fast, circulating current. The mother jumped into the river to help her child and began to immediately have trouble.”
Two other kids delved into the water to help their sibling and mom.
“They were able to get their brother out of the water, but in doing so, another brother became lodged in the boulders and could not escape,” Murphy said.
At the exact same time, the dad was looking for the mom. He ultimately discovered her on a rock and instantly started CPR, however she was not able to be restored, Murphy said.
The dad then made it over to his boy’s place and had the ability to pull him to safety.
Murphy said 2 individuals with non-life-threatening injuries were required to a healthcare facility for additional examination and treatment.
The names of the mom and her family were not instantly launched.
Franconia Falls is a popular treking location and swimming hole in the White Mountain National Forest. People can move off rock pieces into swimming pools of water.
