10-year-old girl drowns in DeKalb pond: fire officials

DeKALB, Ill. (WLS) -- A 10-year-old girl drowned in a DeKalb pond over the weekend, fire officials said.

Firefighters said a group of children flagged them down for help about 6 p.m. Sunday near 600 Ridge Drive.

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The call garnered a large emergency response, including boats and divers.

The water was reported as murky, which made it harder for the dive team.

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The girl was found about four hours after being last seen, officials said.

She was pronounced dead at Northwestern Kishwaukee Community Hospital.

The DeKalb County Coroner's Office is investigating.

"The members of the DeKalb Fire Department express our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim," officials said in a statement.

The girl's identity was not immediately released.