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Boy Drowns In San Francisco
The fire department pulled him from the water off Crissy Field.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A 14-year-old boy drowned in San Francisco Monday afternoon.
The fire department reported around 2:15 that they were looking for the boy in the water off Crissy Field. San Francisco Police Lt. Jon Baxter told reporters that the boy was swimming with a group of friends all around the same age. When the boy started struggling in the water, the other kids realized that they couldn't save their friend so they called 911.
A rescue diver found the boy about 25 yards off shore. CPR was performed and he was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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"Our heartfelt condolences and support go out to his family," fire officials said in a statement on Twitter.
The boy's name has not been released.
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We are sad to report, despite extensive efforts, that the 14yo male victim has succumbed to his drowning. Our heartfelt condolences and support go out to his family https://t.co/K344CWCPwf
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT (@SFFDPIO) June 10, 2019
— Patch editor Bea Karnes and Bay City News contributed to this story
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