Five people die in attempt to save struggling swimmer in Ohio river
A tragic incident occurred in Ohio where five people died while attempting to save a struggling swimmer in the Scioto River. The group had gathered along the river in the Columbus suburb of Powell when one of them went into the water to go swimming, prompting the others to jump in and help. The rescue efforts resulted in the recovery of two women who were pronounced dead at a hospital and the bodies of three men found in the river the next day.
- ▪Five people died in the Scioto River while trying to save a struggling swimmer.
- ▪A motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child who had been with the group and was running on a nearby road.
- ▪Two children under age 10 have been placed in the care of family services, including the child who ran for help.
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A section of the Scioto River's shore in the Columbus suburb of Powell, Ohio. Photograph: Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos/APView image in fullscreenA section of the Scioto River's shore in the Columbus suburb of Powell, Ohio. Photograph: Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos/APOhioFive people die in attempt to save struggling swimmer in Ohio riverRescue crews find two women, pronounced dead at hospital, and the bodies of three men after motorist calls 911Associated PressMon 20 Jul 2026 18.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFive people have died in a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday.A motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child who had been with the group and was running on a nearby road, Delaware…
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