10-year-old Mishawaka boy killed by tree branch while camping

A 10-year-old boy was killed Tuesday morning when a tree branch fell on a tent at Indiana Beach's campground, according to the White County Sheriff's Department.

According to deputies, the family inside the tent was from Mishawaka.

The campground's security manager performed CPR on the 10-year-old until paramedics arrived, according to deputies.

The boy was transported to IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello where he was pronounced deceased, according to deputies.

Indiana Beach posted a statement to their Facebook page:

"The safety of our guests and team members is our number one priority. All of us at Indiana Beach and Apex Parks Group are saddened by this incident and our thoughts and prayers are with the family."