Five Dead in Ohio River Tragedy | Austin News

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Five Honduran adults, including two married couples, lost their lives in the Scioto River in Ohio after one person struggled in the water and others rushed to help — all swept away. Two women were recovered Sunday; three men’s bodies found Monday. Four victims were Honduran citizens; the fifth’s identity is pending. Two young children, now orphaned, are in Ohio’s care while efforts unfold to reunite them with relatives in Honduras. A GoFundMe is helping cover funeral costs and support the kids. Authorities warn rivers can be deadly even when calm — currents are strong, depths change fast, and…