Five Dead After Attempted River Rescue Near Columbus
Five people died in the Scioto River near Columbus, Ohio, after several individuals entered the water to rescue another swimmer who was in distress. The incident occurred on Sunday, and rescue crews recovered the bodies of the deceased on Sunday…
Detroit, MI, July 20, 2026 —
Five individuals have died following an incident in the Scioto River near Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday. The tragedy unfolded when several people entered the water in an attempt to rescue a swimmer who was reportedly in distress.
Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene and worked to recover the individuals. The bodies of the deceased were recovered on Sunday and continuing into Monday.
Further details regarding the identities of the deceased or the specific circumstances leading to the initial swimmer being in distress were not immediately available. The Columbus Division of Fire and other rescue agencies were involved in the recovery operations. The investigation into the exact sequence of events is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
