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## Tragic Accident: Two Albany Children Fall Through Ice
A devastating incident has shocked the Albany community after two children, an 11-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy, fell through the ice of Washington Park Lake on Saturday. The boy sadly lost his life, while the girl remains in critical condition after bravely attempting to rescue him.
### Frozen Danger
The children ventured onto the icy surface of the lake around 4:30 p.m. The Albany Police Department received a frantic call from a witness, prompting a swift response from first responders.
Initially, responders located the girl before discovering the boy’s body after a thorough search conducted by the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team. Washington Park Lake, measuring approximately 1,600 feet long and 140 feet wide, with depths ranging from 6.6 to over 11 feet, is a popular spot for recreation, but its unpredictable icy conditions underscore the inherent dangers of winter water access.
