Two of the children who died after falling into a frozen lake in Solihull have been identified as brothers.
On December 11, a rescue operation was launched after reports stated that up to six children fell in an icy lake at Babbs Mill Park, Solihull, per BBC.
Three boys aged 11, 10, and eight were confirmed to have died after going into cardiac arrest when they fell into the freezing water, while another boy - aged six - remains in critical condition in the hospital.
As reported by The Mirror, it has now been confirmed that two of the young boys - aged six and aged eight - are brothers who lost their lives in this tragedy.
The unnamed six-year-old boy became the fourth child to die in the tragedy yesterday, after fighting for his life in a critical condition since Sunday afternoon (December 11).
According to The Guardian, West Midlands Police confirmed the death of the youngest victim in an emotional statement, writing: "It is with heartfelt sadness we have to report this afternoon, the six-year-old in hospital has lost his fight for life.
"Our deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of those involved in this tragedy. We cannot comprehend the enormity of the pain they must feel and our hearts go out to them," they continued.
After news of the six-year-old's death, it has now been revealed through a fundraiser for the "Little Princes" - which hit over £15,500 ($19,000) - that he is the younger brother of the eight-year-old that passed away in the early hours of December 12, per the Mirror.
The fundraising page read: "Our hearts are broken for the four Little Princes. On Sunday, 11th December 2022, a group of children played in a local park near an open lake.
"Sadly, Jack (aged 10) and a young boy (aged 11) lost their lives on Sunday, 11th December 2022. Another young boy (aged 8) passed away in the early hours of the morning on Monday, 12th December 2022," it continued.
"The younger brother of the 8-year-old, aged 6, remained in critical condition until Wednesday, 14th December 2022, when sadly, he gave up his fight and gained his wings," they wrote.
"No parent expects to lose their children so young, and sadly, no amount of money would ever place them back in our arms, but with our help, we can hopefully ease the worry of the financial costs they will need to meet," the fundraiser concluded.
As previously mentioned, one victim of the tragedy has been identified as Thomas after a friend left a note in his memory while another was also named locally as 10-year-old Jack Johnson. He reportedly attempted to save the other children that had fallen in when the ice cracked, per Daily Mail.
Tragically, the boys were pulled from the lake by police and fire crews in cardiac arrest due to the extreme cold, and the three older children could not be saved. The youngest child had fought for his life in hospital and died days later. Initial reports had suggested that up to six children had fallen in but police said no one else had been found or reported missing.
Many people in the local community have paid tribute to the young lives lost. Bouquets of flowers and cards have been left at the base of a tree near the northern entrance to the park.
Our thoughts continue to be with the families of the victims.
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