A BOY who died after being pulled from a canal escaped his home to feed the ducks, residents claim.
The two-year-old fell into a canal in Wolverhampton and neighbors said they heard “loud screams” as the tragedy unfolded.
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A boy has died after being pulled from a canal in WolverhamptonCredit: SWNS
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Residents claimed the two-year-old ran away from his house to feed the ducksCredit: SWNS
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A toy Kermit the Frog was left on the canal bank off Hendon Avenue in Ettingshall Credit: SWNS
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A local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said the boy’s family was in the process of being relocated.
They added that he may have escaped through the open garage while his family was packing.
He said: “We’ve been down there many times when we’ve had some bread that’s a few days out of date. We think ‘let’s just feed the ducks.’
“I heard a person screaming. They resuscitated her there for about 20 minutes, and then they took her away in an ambulance.”
Another resident said: “I saw a bunch of police around and then loud screams.
– We heard that somehow he got out and went down to the canal where he sometimes goes to feed the ducks.
Police were called to Hendon Avenue in Ettingshall at 6.01pm last night.
An ambulance arrived at the scene within three minutes, but unfortunately the paramedics were unable to save the boy.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “On arrival, crews found the boy, who was pulled from the water by police colleagues, in a critical condition.
“He was receiving basic life support by an officer, and EMS personnel immediately took over administration of advanced life support.
“Unfortunately, despite best efforts, the child could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Last night, forces urged locals to stay away from part of the canal.
West Midlands Police said: “We are currently on the canal towpath in Wolverhampton following reports of a person in the water.
“A person has been taken to hospital and the towpath remains closed near Ettingshall Road.
“We ask that you avoid the area while emergency services continue to deal with the incident.”
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Police and paramedics battled to save the boy last night Credit: SWNS
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Emergency services arrived at the scene within three minutesCredit: SWNS
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Officers were able to pull the child out of the canalCredit: SWNS
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