HOLLY, Mich. – An 11-year-old boy was pronounced dead Saturday night after being pulled from the water at the Holly Recreation Area.
Michigan State Police said at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, police received calls that a child was missing in the water. Police said witnesses reported that an 11-year-old boy was about 10 feet from the shore when the child he was playing with saw him go under the water, call for help, and then go back under.
The child who witnessed the 11-year-old boy go under the water yelled for help, which is when other people at the beach began searching the water. Oakland County Marine Services arrived and aided in the search.
The child was located at 7:25 p.m. and CPR was started. He was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Witnesses have been interviewed by Michigan State Police. There are no life guards assigned to that beach. The investigation is ongoing.