The Marion County Sheriff's Office is on scene of it second drowning two days. At approximately 5:45 p.m. today deputies were called to the Scott's Mills Park to assist with the investigation of an adult male who had drown and subsequently died in a popular swimming hole located on Butte Creek.
Deputies have found that the male was swimming with a friend, began struggling against a current and drown. CPR was performed by first responders but he was unable to be resuscitated. These two tragic events compel the Sheriff's Office to remind that public of theses few safety tips when swimming.
1 Know your swimming skill.
2 Always swim with a buddy.
3 Have a Coast Guard approved flotation device with you, on you, or near you at all times when swimming.
The Sheriff's Office is still working with the friends of the victim to identify him and then notify his family of his tragic death. Once this process is complete the victim's name will be released.
Deputies have found that the male was swimming with a friend, began struggling against a current and drown. CPR was performed by first responders but he was unable to be resuscitated. These two tragic events compel the Sheriff's Office to remind that public of theses few safety tips when swimming.
1 Know your swimming skill.
2 Always swim with a buddy.
3 Have a Coast Guard approved flotation device with you, on you, or near you at all times when swimming.
The Sheriff's Office is still working with the friends of the victim to identify him and then notify his family of his tragic death. Once this process is complete the victim's name will be released.
