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Six teenagers rescued after falling through ice into Central Park pond

A television cameraman films a pond in New York’s Central Park after several teenagers were rescued when they fell through the ice into the off-limits pond Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, in New York. Police say the 15- and 16-year-olds were on the ice when it gave way. (Kathy Willens / Associated Press)
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NEW YORK – Six teenagers have fallen through ice into an off-limits pond in New York’s Central Park but have been rescued.

It happened Monday evening at the southern end of the park.

Police say the 15- and 16-year-olds were on the ice when it gave way. A nearby sign said, “Danger Thin Ice Keep Off.”

Police and fire rescue units including divers responded and pulled the teenagers out of the water.

A police spokesman says the teens are expected to be OK.