Five Dead in Ohio River Rescue | Savannah News

Five lives lost in a tragic river rescue gone wrong in Powell, Ohio — one swimmer in trouble sparked a chain reaction as others dove in to help, only to drown themselves. A motorist spotted a terrified child and called for help, leading to the recovery of two women and three men by Monday. Authorities are urging everyone near water to know their limits and never swim alone — a heartbreaking lesson with devastating consequences. Two children at the scene are now in care while families are notified. The sheriff warns: water’s danger is real, and preparedness could save lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aed57814e8020a05