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Five Lost in Scioto River Drowning After Rescue Attempt
22 Jul
Summary
- Five individuals drowned in the Scioto River during a fishing trip.
- Two victims tentatively identified as a married couple from Honduras.
- Two children present during the incident are in protective care.
A fishing trip on the Scioto River tragically turned into a mass drowning incident, claiming the lives of five individuals. The event unfolded when one person began struggling in the water, prompting four others to enter the river in an attempt to help, only for them to also succumb.
Authorities confirmed the recovery of all five bodies following an extensive search and rescue operation. Preliminary reports indicate that four of the victims were citizens of Honduras. Two of the deceased have been tentatively identified as Jose Mario Pineda Dias and Marina Suyapa Regalado, a married couple believed to be the parents of two young children who were present during the incident.
The two children, both under the age of 10, are now under the care of Delaware County Job and Family Services. The sheriff's office stated that confirmed identifications of the remaining victims would be released after families have been contacted.
