Massachusetts mom dies trying to save drowning son, father rescues brother at NH state park
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A Massachusetts mother died Tuesday while attempting to rescue her 10-year-old son, who fell into a pool under a waterfall in New Hampshire and struggled in the swift-moving current.
Melissa Bagley traveled with her family of six from Lynn, Massachusetts, and a family friend for a hike at Franconia Falls in New Hampshire, according to state police. Chris Pandolfo is a writer for Fox News Digital. Send tips to chris.pandolfo@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @ChrisCPandolfo.
"While at the falls, the family’s 10-year-old son fell in the water requiring other family members to enter the pools to assist. The family was able to rescue the 10-year-old, but two other family members became trapped in the rocks and current," New Hampshire State Police said.
According to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, the family had arrived from Massachusetts at the Lincoln Woods trailhead at around 1 p.m. They had planned on swimming at the falls, which are a frequented destination for hikers.
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