Five people die in attempt to save struggling swimmer in Ohio river
Summary
Five people died in the Scioto River near Powell, Ohio, after they tried to rescue a swimmer who was struggling. Two children under ten were safe and placed in family care.Key Facts
- The incident happened on Sunday in the Scioto River, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio.
- One person went swimming and struggled in the river.
- Others jumped in to help but they also got into trouble.
- A motorist saw a scared child running on a road and called 911.
- Rescue teams found two women alive but later died at the hospital.
- The bodies of three men were found in the river the next day.
- Two children under ten, including the one who ran for help, are now in family services care.
- The sheriff’s office reported the deaths at a news conference.
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