Boy drowns during family reunion at Belle Isle
A 6-year-old from Detroit is dead after drowning during a family gathering Saturday at Belle Isle. Michigan State Police discuss the circumstances of the accident and rescue attempt.
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A 6-year-old from Detroit is dead after drowning during a family gathering Saturday at Belle Isle. Michigan State Police discuss the circumstances of the accident and rescue attempt.
A 6-year-old boy is dead after drowning in a river at Belle Isle Park on Saturday night, according to Michigan State Police.
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