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5 drown in river in Ohio as child runs for help

5 drown in river in Ohio as child runs for help

Summary

Five people drowned in the Scioto River near Powell, Ohio after trying to help someone struggling in the water. A child who ran for help was found safe and is now with family services.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened on Sunday in the Scioto River, a river near Columbus, Ohio.
  • One person went swimming and started to struggle, leading others to jump in to help.
  • Five people died: two women were found Sunday and three men were found Monday.
  • A child under 10 ran to get help and was found by a passing motorist.
  • The child and another young child were placed under the care of family services.
  • Rescue teams searched the river both Sunday and Monday.
  • The sheriff’s office gave updates at a news conference on Monday.
  • This incident happened shortly after a separate fatal flash flood in Utah.
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