Massachusetts police officer dies after trying to save drowning teen

close

Video

Fox News Flash top headlines for June 5

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

A Massachusetts police officer died Friday afternoon after he jumped into a pond to save a drowning teen, according to reports. 

Emmanuel Familia, 38, was one of five officers who jumped into the pond at Green Hill Park in Worcester to save three drowning teens. 

Officer Emmanuel Familia (Worcester Police Department)

The police had received multiple calls around 1:35 p.m. of people drowning in the pond, and responding officers found the teens struggling to stay afloat. Officers were able to rescue two of the teens, but the third teen – as well as Familia – had not resurfaced.  

SAN DIEGO WRONG-WAY CAR CRASH KILLS 2 POLICE OFFICERS

"He went in without any regard for his own life and went after that kid," Megan Lamonda, a witness, told WHDH. 

Divers searched the scene for two hours and found both Familia and the 14-year-old boy. Both were rushed to hospital and ultimately pronounced dead, WPRI reported. 

BOSTON-AREA SHOOTING; 2 COPS INJURED, K-9 OFFICER KILLED; SUSPECT SHOT BY POLICE

"The Worcester Police Department has lost a brother, a friend and a partner, and the city of Worcester has lost a hero," Worcester Police Chief Steven Sargent said. "We will remember and honor his selfless devotion to Worcester and his ultimate sacrifice to save someone he didn’t know."

Familia was a five-year veteran with the department; he is survived by a wife, a son and a daughter, according to ODMP. 

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Another diver was also transported to the hospital with minor injuries.