Boy rescued after being buried in sand in Michigan

Child Rescued After Incident in Michigan Dune

The child was playing with his brother

He was immediately taken to the hospital

BURIED IN THE SAND! A dramatic and terrifying scene took place in northern Michigan, where a 12-year-old boy was trapped under the sand.

The incident occurred at Silver Lake Sand Dunes, a popular recreational area along Lake Michigan, as reported by The Associated Press.

The incident that happened Sunday night, mobilized bystanders, rescuers, police, and firefighters in a desperate effort to save the child.

The boy and his younger brother were enjoying an afternoon playing on the dunes, unaware of the risk they would face.

CHILD RESCUED FROM BEING BURIED IN MICHIGAN DUNE

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The children continued to play, until they decided to dig a hole in the sand, an apparently innocent and common activity among children.

However, what started as play quickly turned into a life-or-death situation when the sand suddenly collapsed, burying the 12-year-old boy.

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The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Craig Mast, was immediately notified of the accident.

Craig Mast described the situation as «very, very scary,» highlighting the urgency and danger posed by the sand collapse in the Michigan dune.

They tried to help!

Bystanders in the area did not hesitate to act, using their hands to try to free the trapped child.

Their initial effort was soon supported by the arrival of police and firefighters, who joined the frantic rescue operation.

For more than 10 minutes, the community worked tirelessly, fighting against time and the limitations of improvised tools to free the child.

These minutes must have felt like an eternity for everyone involved, especially for the child trapped in the dune and his younger brother, who witnessed the incident.

Miraculously saved!

The tension and fear were palpable, but the determination of the rescuers and bystanders never wavered.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, they managed to free the child from the dune, AP reported.

Although he had been trapped for a considerable period, the child was found with a weak pulse but still alive.

His critical condition required immediate medical attention, and he was urgently airlifted to a nearby hospital.

How is the child rescued from the Michigan dune doing?

A 12-year-old Petoskey boy is recovering after he was buried in a sand dune at Silver Lake State Park on Sunday evening. https://t.co/K47uUV5wQg

— WTOL 11 (@WTOL11Toledo) June 10, 2024

According to Sheriff Mast, the child’s condition improved during the flight to the hospital, a promising sign amidst such a serious situation.

The rescue not only highlighted the bravery and quick action of bystanders and rescuers but also the community’s ability to come together in times of crisis.

The sheriff’s office expressed hope for the child’s full recovery, underscoring the desire for him to soon be playing with his younger brother again.

«We hope this young man fully recovers and soon returns to play with his brother,» said the Michigan sheriff’s office regarding the rescued child, as quoted by AP.

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