Three kids were pulled from a frozen pond in Winston-Salem Thursday evening, according to Winston-Salem police.
One is in critical condition, police said. The other two children are expected to be OK.
It happened just after 5 p.m. at a pond in a residential area on Duck Pond Court off of Barnes Road.
According to police, the kids were playing on the frozen pond. Crews rescued two of the children from the pond and took them to a local hospital to be evaluated.
"Unfortunately, the third individual, who was also a minor, was recovered from the water a period of time later," police said. That minor is in critical condition, according to officials.
"This is a heartbreaking incident and our thoughts are with the family during this time," police said. "This is a heartbreaking incident and our thoughts are with the family during this time," police said.
Last week, a child in Guilford County died after being pulled from the water following a sledding accident, deputies said.
With more winter weather ahead, North Carolina officials are urging people to be careful around frozen bodies of water, saying to never walk or drive on a frozen pond.
"It may seem that the ice is thick enough to walk on, but the actual strength of the ice may be far less than it appears particularly when temperatures exceed the freezing mark," public safety officials said. "It is especially important for parents to speak with their children about the dangers of walking and playing on frozen ponds."
Officials advise calling 911 immediately if you see someone fall through ice.
"Do not attempt to enter the water. Extend an object, such as a tree branch or rope," public safety officials said.
