Michael C. Hudson

Michael Charles Hudson was a 7-year-old boy who drowned in the pond in the Brookfield Park in Springfield on January 26, 1957.[1][2]

Hudson had gone out onto the ice-covered pond in an attempt to rescue his dog Taffy.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Virginia Boy Drowns as Ice Breaks when He Attempts to Save His Dog." The Washington Post and Times Herald (1954-1959): 1. Jan 27 1957. ProQuest.Web. 9 May 2016 .
  2. ↑ "Eagle Scout Credited with Saving Rescuer's Life during Icy Tragedy." The Washington Post and Times Herald (1954-1959): 1. Jan 29 1957. ProQuest. Web. 9 May 2016 .