A perfect day for the family enjoying the freshly fallen snow In North Carolina Devastated after their young son tragically died in a skiing accident.
Aiden Sasser was playing outside in Whitsett, North Carolina, on Saturday when his skate fell into a nearby pond, and he became trapped under the ice, the Guilford County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. The police refused to reveal Sasser's age.
The hysterical sound of 911 calls took over the next frantic seconds The strange accident In the small town.
“Please please please,” an unidentified woman was heard telling the operator. “There's thin ice, and they're trying to get to him. They're trying to help him.”
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Listen to 911 audio:
The caller said the little boy was nearby In the middle of the lake Two people jumped into the water to help.
“I think they caught him,” she said. “Even though it was very cold.” “I don't know. He's been there for a good minute. He's probably freezing cold.”
The caller is heard saying between sobs: “I don't think he's okay. I'm scared. I don't want him to die.”
Brian and Angel Sasser with their son Aiden. (Angel Sasser/Facebook)
While the child was successfully rescued from the water, investigators said Sasser later died at a local hospital. Authorities said they were waiting to learn the official cause of death from the coroner.
The police said Two first responders Three other people who helped in the rescue operation were also taken to the hospital for medical examinations. Police said they were all released from the hospital after being examined.
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Aside from Guilford County Sheriff's deputies, the Whitsett Fire Department, Guilford County Emergency Medical Services and three other agencies responded to the call.
Family friends have launched a fundraising campaign following the sudden death of Aiden Sasser. (Angel Sasser/Facebook)
The boy's mother, Angel Nicole Sasser, shared a fundraiser on her Facebook page to support her family in the wake of their son's death.
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The grieving mother wrote: “My life… my child… I don’t know how to move on…” On social media The days that followed the tragic accident. “I have no words…no energy…nothing…this is all I have at this moment…I love you all. We just want lots of love…and hugs…and kind words.” “.
