(Ft. Wayne, IN) - Two boys fell through thin ice into freezing waters in Ft. Wayne. One pulled himself out, the other may not pull through.

It happened Sunday afternoon at a neighborhood retention pond. According to DNR investigators, an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were playing near the pond when the 9-year-old fell through the ice. The 8-year-old also fell in, attempting to help his friend. He was able to rescue himself and run for help.

The 9-year-old’s dad was unable to locate his son in chest-deep water. Fire department divers pulled him out about half an hour later. Reports did not indicate how long the 9-year-old was under water. He was taken to a Ft. Wayne hospital reportedly in critical condition.