Five people die in attempt to save struggling swimmer in Ohio river
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Five people died in Ohio's Scioto River after they attempted to rescue a swimmer who was struggling. A motorist called 911 upon seeing a frightened child from the group running on a nearby road. Authorities recovered the bodies of two women and three men. Delaware County Sheriff Jeffrey Balzer confirmed the deaths in a news conference on Monday.
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Five people died after entering the river to help a struggling swimmer.
The deaths occurred after several people went into the water to help another person struggling to swim.
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Delaware county sheriff Jeffrey Balzer announced the deaths at a news conference on Monday.
The Guardian- Five people died after entering the river to help a struggling swimmer.
- A motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child from the group running on a nearby road.
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Loaded language removed<p>Rescue crews find two women, pronounced dead at hospital, and the bodies of three men after motorist calls 911</p><p>Five people have died in a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday.</p><p>A motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child who had been with the group and was running on a nearby…
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Delaware county sheriff Jeffrey Balzer announced the deaths at a news conference on Monday.
The GuardianFive people died in a river in Ohio.
The GuardianThe deaths occurred after several people went into the water to help another person struggling to swim.
The GuardianA motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child who had been with the group.
The GuardianTwo women were pronounced dead at the hospital.
The GuardianThe bodies of three men were found.
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