Ohio River Rescue Tragedy
Five people died after a rescue attempt for a struggling swimmer in the Ohio River.
Summary
Five people died in the Scioto River near Powell, Ohio, after several members of a group entered the water Sunday evening to help a person who was struggling to swim. The group had gathered along the river during a fishing outing when one person went swimming, prompting others to jump in as the person struggled. Two women were pulled from the river Sunday night and later died at hospitals, while the bodies of three men were recovered Monday afternoon.
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