Tragic River Rescue in Delaware County | Toledo News

A heartbreaking rescue effort in Delaware County ended in tragedy as five people were pulled from the Scioto River after a harrowing night. It began when a driver spotted a distressed boy who said his family was in the water — a group that had gone fishing, with one person swimming and then struggling, prompting others to jump in without proper training. Two children under ten were at the scene; one bravely ran a hundred yards to get help. Authorities have confirmed no more people are being searched for and are now focusing on notifying families. Sheriff Balzer is sounding the alarm on summer water safety, urging everyone to either be confident swimmers or wear life jackets — emphasizing that there’s no shame in wearing one, as they save lives every day. 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/007d1332dd217248