The Last Photo Before Tragedy | Columbus News

A pastor snapped a photo of a group fishing on the Scioto River—unaware it might be their last. With years of boating experience and a gut feeling about hidden underwater dangers, he hesitated to interrupt them, fearing his boat’s wake could worsen the risk. Later, authorities confirmed five drowned after one person entered the water and others tried to rescue them. The pastor, shaken and sleepless, now sees his photo as a haunting reminder: calm waters hide deadly currents—and he’s committed to honoring the victims by rallying his community for safety awareness and support. 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/19119288a402835d