5 dead in attempt to save a struggling swimmer in an Ohio river, sheriff says

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Authorities say five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to assist another person who was struggling to swim. Delaware County Sheriff Jeffrey Balzer said at a news conference Monday that a motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child, who had been with the group, running for help Sunday. Rescue crews began searching the water after Sunday's tragedy and found two women. Both were pronounced dead at a hospital. The bodies of three men were found in the river on Monday. Authorities say they are working to notify the relatives of the victims.