Three younger boys have died and a fourth stays within the hospital in severe situation after falling right into a frigid lake in West Midlands County, England on Sunday afternoon. Image courtesy of Google

One police officer attempted to punch through the ice to expedite the rescue effort.

The three boys, aged 8, 10 and 11 didn’t survive the plunge into the icy water at a nature reserve, whereas a 6-year-old was rushed to the hospital.

The tragedy occurred within the city of Solihull, which is positioned round 10 miles south of Birmingham.

The native temperature sat at round 32 levels on the time the 4 boys fell into the water. They have dipped as little as 26 levels in a single day.

Despite the temperature, officers jumped in instantly upon arrival, some wading into the water waist-deep with none protecting clothes. Civilians and firefighters had been additionally fast to reply and tried to help rescue efforts, however had been unable to safe the 4 kids.

A crew of specialty water rescue firefighters arrived and in the end freed them from the water.

Rescue crews then carried out “immediate lifesaving measures” earlier than dashing the 4 to 2 separate Birmingham hospitals in vital situation.

An elementary positioned only a few minutes away from the lake said it would be closed due to the tragedy, however didn’t verify the 4 had been college students there.

“One of my officers was trying to punch through the ice to actually rescue the children themselves,” West Midlands Police Supt. Richard Harris said in a statement.

“That officer, as a result of that, had some mild hypothermia yesterday. I’m pleased to say he’s now been released from hospital and he’s absolutely fine.”

At a information convention held later, Harris stated relations are understandably “absolutely devastated.”

Police searched the realm completely after the rescue to make sure there have been no different victims. Harris stated the division has not obtained another reviews of lacking kids within the space.

“I and all members and officers of Solihull Council are stunned by the dreadful situation at Babbs Mill and our thoughts are with the families and friends of all those affected,” Solihull Metropolitan Borough Councillor Ian Courts said in a statement.

“I do know the folks of Kingshurst are a close-knit group and I’m positive they are going to be supporting one another throughout this tough time.

“We will be providing help and resources today and in the weeks ahead to try and assist where we can.”