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Five drown after attempted rescue in Ohio river

Five people drowned in the Scioto River in Powell, Ohio, after others jumped in to rescue a struggling swimmer.
WHO: Delaware County Sheriff Jeffrey Balzer
WHAT: Five people drowned in the Scioto River during an attempted rescue of a struggling swimmer.
WHEN: Jul 20, 2026 at 6:19 PM ET
WHERE: Scioto River, Powell, Ohio
WHY: A group jumped into the river to help a swimmer who was struggling in the water.
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