Summary
Five adults, including two married couples from Honduras, drowned in Ohio’s Scioto River after trying to help one person who was struggling to swim. The two women’s bodies were recovered Sunday, and the three men’s bodies were found on Monday. Honduran authorities are working with U.S. officials to repatriate the bodies and care for the victims’ children.
Key Facts
- Five adults drowned in the Scioto River in Ohio after entering the water to help someone having trouble swimming.
- Two of the couples were from Honduras; four of the five adults have been confirmed as Honduran citizens.
- The two women’s bodies were recovered on Sunday, and the three men’s bodies on Monday.
- The victims’ children, aged 8 and 10, are currently under the care of the state of Ohio.
- Honduran officials are coordinating with U.S. authorities to bring the bodies back to Honduras; this process may take at least a month.
- One child escaped the riverbank during the incident and cried out for his mother while running near a busy road.
- A GoFundMe campaign has been started to help with funeral, transportation, and childcare expenses.
- The river was running high and fast despite appearing calm on the surface at the time of the tragedy.
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