11-year-old Arkansas boy dies after being pulled into storm drain during heavy rainfall

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – A baby taking part in close to a retention pond in Arkansas throughout heavy rainfall on Monday was killed after falling into the water and being pulled right into a storm drain, in keeping with native officers.

Bentonville police and hearth officers responded to a report that two individuals had been swept into the storm drain within the space of SE twenty eighth Road and SE C Road simply after 5:30 p.m.

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Shortly after arriving on the scene, police mentioned they had been capable of find a 47-year-old lady within the storm drain, and he or she was taken to an area hospital.

Emergency crews continued their seek for the second sufferer, an 11-year-old boy, and ultimately situated him within the storm drain as effectively.

He was taken to an area hospital, the place he later died.

In keeping with hearth officers, the unidentified boy was taking part in close to a retention pond the place water gathers throughout heavy rain, and he by some means fell into the water. He was then pulled into the storm drain as a result of quick present.

The unidentified lady was additionally pulled into the drain when she jumped into the water to try to save the boy.

No different data was launched by officers.