River Deaths Ohio
A sign is displayed on a fence along the Scioto River near where multiple people died after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim Monday, July 20, 2026, in Powell, Ohio.
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Authorities say five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to assist another person who was struggling to swim. The Delaware County sheriff said at a news conference Monday that a motorist called 911 on Sunday after spotting a frightened child running for help. Rescue crews began searching the water and found two women. Both were pronounced dead at a hospital. The bodies of three men were found in the river on Monday. Authorities say they are working to notify the relatives of the victims.
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