Crime & Safety

Boy, 10, Dies After Falling Into Lake At Camp Dearborn: Police

A 10-year-old boy died Wednesday after police said he fell from a floating play structure in a lake at Camp Dearborn​ in Milford Township.

Michigan State Police said they found the boy unconsciousness around 6 p.m. in the beach area of Camp Dearborn, which is located in Milford Township​.
Michigan State Police said they found the boy unconsciousness around 6 p.m. in the beach area of Camp Dearborn, which is located in Milford Township​. (Kyle Will/Patch)

MILFORD TOWNSHIP, MI — A 10-year-old boy died Wednesday after police said he fell from a floating play structure in a lake at Camp Dearborn.

Michigan State Police said they found the boy unconscious around 6 p.m. in the beach area of Camp Dearborn, which is located in Milford Township.

The boy was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died, officials said.

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Witnesses told police the boy was playing on a floating structure in the middle of the main lake when he fell into the water, officials said.

An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday, but police believe the incident was a tragic accident.

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