Eight-Year-Old Saved From Lake Michigan Dune

An eight-year-old boy trapped in a sand dune beside Lake Michigan for several hours has been rescued.

The boy, who has not been named, was playing at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore state park when he partially fell into a hole and then got stuck under 11ft of sand.

It took a crew, using heavy excavating equipment, more than three hours to pull the boy out of the dune, known as Mount Baldy, Lakeshore Ranger Bruce Rowe said.

The boy's family had called the emergency services, saying their son became covered when they tried to dig him out.

Emergency responders from Michigan City were on scene within 15 minutes and began digging by hand, said Mr Rowe.

The boy is carried to an ambulance after his ordeal

"We're investigating the cause," he added.

"I have never heard of anything like this here or at other sand dune parks."

"Mount Baldy will be closed for the weekend for public safety while we determine the cause of the accident and if there's any further danger," said Mr Rowe.

The boy was taken to Franciscan St Anthony Health Medical Centre, but was later flown to a hospital in Chicago, about 50 miles away.

Ranger Bruce Rowe said the incident was unprecedented

Mr Rowe said he understood the boy has vital signs, but did not know his condition.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore covers 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan. 

Operated by the National Park Service, its website says: "Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national lakeshore's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you. 

"Hikers will enjoy 45 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers, and peaceful forests."

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