Boy, 10, Likely Rescued Sister Before Drowning in Passaic River, Mayor Says

A 10-year-old boy may have saved his sister's life before losing his own in the Passaic River, according to the mayor.

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A young boy may have acted heroically in his final moments, pulling his sister to safety before succumbing to the waters of the Passaic River, the mayor’s office indicated. The 10-year-old’s actions potentially saved his sibling’s life, officials said, though he did not survive the incident himself.

The circumstances surrounding the drowning remain under investigation by local authorities. Details about how the children entered the water and the sequence of events leading to the tragedy have not been fully disclosed by officials overseeing the case.

The incident underscores the dangers posed by bodies of water in residential areas and has prompted renewed attention to water safety measures in the community.

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