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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Boy, 12, Accidentally Drowns After Falling into Lake with His Younger Brother
A 12-year-old boy died after he fell into Camp Bullfrog Lake in Willow Springs, Ill. on Friday, June 6 The child was with his 9-year-old brother when the incident occurred, according to local reports The Cook County Medical Examiner's office confirmed to PEOPLE that the victim was identified as Asael Gonzalez-GuelA 12-year-old boy died after falling into a Chicago-area lake with his brother. Authorities said the boy and his 9-year-old brother were at Camp Bullfrog Lake in Willow Springs, Ill. on Friday, June 6, when they slipped into the water, according to NBC affiliate WMAQ-TV and FOX affiliate WFLD. A group of people who were fishing at the lake helped pull the younger boy to safety, WFLD and ABC affiliate WLS-TV reported. A dive team with the North Palos Fire Department and Water Rescue Team removed the older child, who was unresponsive, from the lake just before 7:45 p.m. local time, according to reports. Authorities said the child was transported to Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, where he was pronounced dead just before 8:30 p.m., according to the reports. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirms to PEOPLE that the victim was identified as Neri Asael Gonzalez-Guel. His cause of death was ruled an accidental drowning. The Forest Preserves of Cook County did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Camp Bullfrog Lake is 16 acres in size and and 9.9-ft. deep, according to the Forest Preserves of Cook County's website. Willow Springs, a suburb of Chicago, is located about 20 miles away from the city. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
11 Kids Hospitalized After Eating Marijuana Edibles at Elementary School: Reports
Police said nearly two dozen students consumed marijuana-laced edibles at Fort Dearborn Elementary School in Chicago on May 13 Eleven students, who range in age from 11 to 14, were subsequently hospitalized, according to reports The students reportedly have since been released from Christ HospitalEleven students were hospitalized after ingesting marijuana edibles at a Chicago elementary school, authorities said. Police said 22 students at Fort Dearborn Elementary School on Chicago's South Side consumed edibles that contained THC on Tuesday, May 13, according to CBS affiliate WBBM-TV and FOX affiliate WFLD. Parents said the incident occurred after a student brought the cookies to school, ABC affiliate WLS-TV reported. Of the nearly two dozen students who ate the laced treats, 11 needed medical attention, police added. The students hospitalized range in age from 11 to 14, according to CW affiliate WGN-TV. In a letter to families obtained by WFLD and WGN-TV, the school's principal confirmed that students had ingested the substance, noting that support was 'immediately provided' to the 'impacted community members.' Parents of the impacted individuals and the Chicago Public Schools' Office of Safety and Security were notified as well, the principal said. "Safety is always my top priority, which is why I am writing to notify you of a situation impacting our school,' the principal said. The principal later stated in the letter, "Prohibited substances of any kind are not allowed at our school, and we encourage you to take this opportunity to have a conversation with your child about the health risks associated with consuming edibles, and to remind them not to accept food if they do not know where it came from." School officials and police did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The children who consumed the cookies were transported to Christ Hospital and have since been released, according to WFLD. Trianna Jones told WLS-TV that her child spat out the cookie after noticing it 'didn't taste right.' 'I don't think it was packaged or anything," she added. Many parents have questions about how the student came into possession of the cookies, according to WBBM-TV. Some believe the adult responsible for the child who brought the cookies to school should be held accountable. "You have to be careful what you leave out and have around your children," said parent Ethel Allen. "Parents, please pay attention." Read the original article on People
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Miami Herald
75-year-old dies, one missing after boat capsizes on Wisconsin River, cops say
National 75-year-old dies, one missing after boat capsizes on Wisconsin River, cops say Two vanished when a boat capsized on the Wisconsin river, police said. One was found dead and another is still missing. Photo by the Wisconsin Dells Police Department Three people were on a boat in the Wisconsin River when the vessel capsized, and only one made it back, police said. Two were submerged under the 'volatile' waters, while one was able to swim safely to the shore, Wisconsin Dells police said on April 3. Now, rescuers are still searching for 20-year-old Francesco L. Di Filippo of Chicago days after the boat flipped, police said in an April 5 Facebook post. Luis F. Di Filippo, 75, also from Chicago, was found dead in the water on April 4, police said. The search efforts have been hindered by the dangerous waters, which have been at elevated levels since rescuers began their search, police said on April 6. In the interim, officials have covered 18 miles of the river with shoreline searches, underwater drones and other technology to search for the missing boater, police said. Family members told WFLD that Luis Di Filippo was enjoying spring break with his grandsons when the boat capsized. 'Life will never be the same without him,' Lina Schultz said about her son, Francesco. 'He was the most caring 20-year-old you ever came across. He never said no. Family always came first,' WFLD reported. Police said they believe the water levels will drop in the coming days, which could create manageable conditions for divers to search for Di Filippo. Wisconsin Dells is about a 55-mile drive northwest from Madison. Kate Linderman mcclatchy-newsroom Go to X Email this person Kate Linderman covers national news for McClatchy's real-time team. She reports on politics and crime and courts news in the Midwest. Kate is a 2023 graduate of DePaul University and is based in Chicago.
