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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMom Who Died Saving Son Kept Him Above Water Until Rescue
Source: Associated Press
Mom Who Died Saving Son Kept Him Above Water Until Rescue
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, ASSOCIATED PRESS SALT LAKE CITY Aug 26, 2016, 6:24 PM ET
A mother was enjoying a family boat trip across Lake Powell when she heard a scream and splash. Her 2-year-old son had slipped off their houseboat and into the water.
Chelsey Russell, a 35-year-old mother of two from Lakewood, Colorado, jumped in to rescue her son. She managed to keep the toddler above water for five agonizing minutes until a relative pulled him safely back onto the boat.
But by that point, Russell was unconscious. She was pulled from the water and rushed to shore at the nearby marina, where bystanders and officials performed CPR Tuesday afternoon.
After about 30 minutes, they determined they couldn't save the woman who just rescued her son.
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By MICHELLE L. PRICE, ASSOCIATED PRESS SALT LAKE CITY Aug 26, 2016, 6:24 PM ET
A mother was enjoying a family boat trip across Lake Powell when she heard a scream and splash. Her 2-year-old son had slipped off their houseboat and into the water.
Chelsey Russell, a 35-year-old mother of two from Lakewood, Colorado, jumped in to rescue her son. She managed to keep the toddler above water for five agonizing minutes until a relative pulled him safely back onto the boat.
But by that point, Russell was unconscious. She was pulled from the water and rushed to shore at the nearby marina, where bystanders and officials performed CPR Tuesday afternoon.
After about 30 minutes, they determined they couldn't save the woman who just rescued her son.
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Mom Who Died Saving Son Kept Him Above Water Until Rescue (Original Post)
Eugene
Aug 2016
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Stuckinthebush
(10,816 posts)1. Was the water cold?
Did she die of hypothermia? Five minutes isn't that long in most lakes unless they are very cold.
A tragedy nonetheless.
LisaL
(44,962 posts)4. She had heart problems.
So very sad.
aikoaiko
(34,127 posts)2. 5 minutes in 75-80 degree water? Dead?
I don't understand how she died.
Nevertheless RIP mother.
Mojorabbit
(16,020 posts)3. Yes, I am not sure either.
It seems treading water or floating on back would have worked? Poor woman. I feel for her family. It is so very sad.