A 6-year-old boy was able to escape the frigid waters of the Big Sioux River, but two others, including his 16-year-old sister, died trying to rescue the boy on Thursday, March 14.
South Dakota river tragedy —
A 6-year-old boy was able to escape the frigid waters of the Big Sioux River, but two others, including his 16-year-old sister, died trying to rescue the boy on Thursday, March 14.
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Authorities from various agencies converged on the scene, their task of finding the two people complicated by zero visibility in the cold, fast-moving, debris-filled waters.
South Dakota river tragedy —
Authorities from various agencies converged on the scene, their task of finding the two people complicated by zero visibility in the cold, fast-moving, debris-filled waters.
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A series of waterfalls runs through the river in the park, creating foam. Officials say the 6-year-old was playing in the foam and perhaps the water itself.
South Dakota river tragedy —
A series of waterfalls runs through the river in the park, creating foam. Officials say the 6-year-old was playing in the foam and perhaps the water itself.
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A searcher uses a hose to try to calm the foam caused by the rushing water in hopes it will increase visibility for the search.
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A searcher uses a hose to try to calm the foam caused by the rushing water in hopes it will increase visibility for the search.
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