5 dead in attempt to save a struggling swimmer in Ohio river
Five people died in Powell, Ohio, at the weekend after a series of attempts to rescue a swimmer who got into difficulty in the Scioto River. Authorities said the tragedy unfolded on Sunday evening when a member of a group entered the water and began struggling, prompting others to wade in to help. The incident…
- Five people died attempting to rescue a struggling swimmer in Ohio.
- Incident occurred Sunday evening in the Scioto River, Powell.
- Authorities confirmed the deaths on Monday; investigation ongoing.