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5 dead in attempt to save a struggling swimmer in Ohio river
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Key Points:
- Five people died over the weekend in the Scioto River in Powell, Ohio, after a group attempted to save a struggling swimmer, according to authorities.
- The incident began when one person entered the river to swim and others jumped in to help, resulting in multiple people struggling in the water.
- First responders found two women who later died at a hospital, and three men’s bodies were recovered from the river the following day; the victims' identities have not been released.
- Two children under the age of 10 involved in the incident were placed in the care of family services, and no boat was present at the scene; it remains unclear if alcohol was a factor.
- Authorities emphasized the importance of using safety devices such as life vests when near bodies of water to prevent similar tragedies.
