Crime & Safety

Teen Girl Dies After Jumping Into Detroit River To Save 9-Year-Old: Police

The incident happened Saturday at Maheras-Gentry Park in Detroit, according to police.

DETROIT — A teen girl drowned trying to rescue a 9-year-old from the Detroit River over the weekend, according to police.

The incident happened at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Maheras-Gentry Park in Detroit where officers received a call about two girls struggling to swim, according to police.

One of the girls was recovered from the water and is OK, but the other girl did not resurface, according to police.

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Officials later found her body, according to police.

WXYZ identified the girl as 14-year-old Aamina Bradley, who jumped into the river to try and save her 9-year-old cousin when she fell in the water.

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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said bystanders at the park acted quickly and were able to help pull the 9-year-old from the water, but not Aamina.

"Their courage in that moment matters, and this city is grateful for it," Sheffield said. "The DPD Dive Team, Coast Guard, Fire Department, and Harbor Master all responded and worked to bring her home. No family should ever have to endure the loss of a child. The City sends our heartfelt condolences."

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