Five Drown Trying to Save Swimmer in Ohio's Scioto River

Five people have drowned in the Scioto River near Powell, Ohio, after a rescue attempt turned tragic Sunday evening. A group was fishing and enjoying the evening when one person entered the water and began struggling. Others jumped in to help, but all five drowned Source: AP News.

Authorities said a motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child running on a nearby road. Two children under age 10 were placed in the care of family services, including the child who ran for help Source: The Guardian.

Rescue crews found two women on Sunday, who were pronounced dead at a hospital. The bodies of three men were recovered Monday Source: AP News. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. The tragedy occurred two days after a separate family drowning in Utah Source: The Guardian.