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Brothers killed in ice lake fall | Brothers killed in ice lake fall |
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Two brothers have died after falling through ice while walking on a frozen Leicestershire lake. | Two brothers have died after falling through ice while walking on a frozen Leicestershire lake. |
Fire, police, ambulance and helicopter rescue crews were called to the lake at Watermead Country Park near Syston at 1430 GMT. | Fire, police, ambulance and helicopter rescue crews were called to the lake at Watermead Country Park near Syston at 1430 GMT. |
A third man who also fell in has been discharged from hospital and a fourth group member did not enter the water. | A third man who also fell in has been discharged from hospital and a fourth group member did not enter the water. |
All four men are thought to be related. They were taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary where the two died. | All four men are thought to be related. They were taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary where the two died. |
Whether they thought it was part of the land I don't know, it's early in the inquiry to find out why they were so far out Insp Andy Cox | Whether they thought it was part of the land I don't know, it's early in the inquiry to find out why they were so far out Insp Andy Cox |
Police said the four men, in their 40s and 50s, were found about 30ft (9m) from the lakeside and had been in the water for about 20 minutes. | Police said the four men, in their 40s and 50s, were found about 30ft (9m) from the lakeside and had been in the water for about 20 minutes. |
An eyewitness said the men appeared to be scattering something on the ice. They added that members of the public tried to help them out of the water using ropes. | An eyewitness said the men appeared to be scattering something on the ice. They added that members of the public tried to help them out of the water using ropes. |
Insp Andy Cox said: "Members of the public did try to help them initially, but clearly the risk to themselves was extreme. | Insp Andy Cox said: "Members of the public did try to help them initially, but clearly the risk to themselves was extreme. |
"Whether they thought it was part of the land I don't know, it's early in the inquiry to find out why they were so far out." | "Whether they thought it was part of the land I don't know, it's early in the inquiry to find out why they were so far out." |
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Witnesses said the brothers appeared to be scattering ashes | Witnesses said the brothers appeared to be scattering ashes |