2 children rescued from Lake Nokomis, transported to hospital

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Two children were rescued from Lake Nokomis Monday afternoon in Minneapolis.

According to the Minneapolis Fire Department, two drowning victims were rescued from Lake Nokomis. They were identified as an 8-year-old boy and an 11-year-old boy.

Officials said both children were originally unconscious with no pulse, so responders began CPR. One of the children regained a pulse and breathing.

Both children were transported to the hospital where they are reported in critical condition.