Officials in a western Nebraska city are crediting several city employees for saving two children from drowning in an icy park pond
SIDNEY, Nebraska (AP) - Officials in a western Nebraska city are crediting several city employees for saving two children from drowning in an icy park pond.
Sidney police say Park Cemetery Superintendent Tom Von Seggern (SEH'-gurn) jumped into the freezing water Friday afternoon to save the two brothers at Legion Park. The first boy fell through while chasing after a pet dog and the second boy went through after trying to save his brother.
Four other city employees then helped pull Von Seggern and the boys to safety.
The elementary-aged children and two employees were transported to a local hospital as a safety precaution. They have since been released.
The dog is fine and never fell through the ice.
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