Two of the boys who died falling through ice were brothers - and dad tried saving them
Jack, the eight-year-old and 11-year-old were declared dead shortly after the tragedy after suffering cardiac arrest.Jack's family and friends previously told how the youngster had bravely rushed to the aid of other children after hearing their screams.
Emergency crews were scrambled to the icy lake on Sunday afternoon where temperatures plummeted to -3C overnight. One policeman who attempted to punch through the ice suffered mild hypothermia but has been released from hospital.The Telegraph “You looked at what was happening and knew deep down that they were struggling to make it. It was just harrowing.Another said: "I'm feeling numb. It's just too close to home and absolutely heartbreaking.
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