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Illinois mother drowns after rescuing son, 7, from river

Illinois mother drowns after rescuing son, 7, from river
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A 31-year-old Illinois mother died after saving her 7-year-old son from a river on Sunday evening.

Angelina Khalimendik was fishing with her three children at Independence Grove Forest Preserve when her youngest son was swept into the Des Plaines River.

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Officials say she jumped in and helped the boy reach another family member, but then went underwater herself.

A relative and bystanders pulled her from the river and performed CPR before paramedics took her to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

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The coroner said her death was consistent with drowning.

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Police noted that recent storms made the river deeper and rougher than usual, with hidden debris like fallen trees and rocks.

Investigators believe the drowning was a tragic accident.

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Angelina's husband was out of town for work when the incident happened. She leaves behind an 11-year-old daughter and two sons, including a 9-year-old.

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