Five people died Sunday evening in Ohio’s Scioto River after attempting to rescue a struggling swimmer, authorities reported. The incident occurred near Powe, a suburb of Columbus, and was first noticed by a passing motorist who called 911 after seeing a child running along the road.
The group attempted to help a swimmer who was experiencing difficulties in the river. Despite their efforts, all five rescuers drowned. No information has been released regarding the condition of the original struggling swimmer.
The tragedy follows a similar incident two days prior in southern Utah, where five members of a family were killed in a flash flood while hiking through canyons. While details surrounding both events differ significantly—one a sudden natural disaster and the other a rescue attempt—both resulted in multiple fatalities within a short period.
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