Tragic Incident: 7-Year-Old Child Fatally Struck by Falling Boulder at Ski Resort
A devastating event unfolded at the Diamond Ski Resort in Incline Village, Nevada, where a 7-year-old girl tragically lost her life after being hit by a boulder over the weekend. The ski resort, situated near Lake Tahoe on the Nevada-California border, was the site of the incident that took place on Saturday afternoon, prompting immediate medical attention.
Responding swiftly, the Diamond Peak Ski Patrol administered initial aid to the child involved in a non-skiing accident, while emergency services were on their way. Despite the valiant efforts of the medical team, the young girl succumbed to her injuries. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, currently investigating the incident, has deemed it a heart-wrenching accident with no indication of foul play, extending their sincere condolences to all affected.
The Diamond Peak Ski Resort expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the girl’s family and everyone affected by this unfortunate event. The child, identified as Adelyn Grimes from Reno, Nevada, was declared to have died accidentally due to blunt force injuries to her neck and chest by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.
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This revised article is based on the original coverage from USA TODAY regarding the tragic death of a 7-year-old girl at Diamond Ski Resort.
