Two men who were kayaking on the Scioto River near Green Camp have died of an apparent drowning.
Around 7:50pm on Monday (5/22) near 2000 Prospect-Upper Sandusky Road, the body of 29 year-old Tyler Webb of Marion was found at the lowhead dam on the Scioto River.
On May 24th, 2017 shortly after 7am The Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Green Camp Fire Department, 1st Consolidated Fire Department, Battle Run Fire Department, and Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources Watercraft Division resumed searching for the 2nd kayaker believed to have drown in the Scioto River. At approximately 815am the 2nd victim, 28 year old Raymond Williams of Marion, Ohio was located about one mile south of the low head dam where it is believe both Williams and Tyler Webb entered the river. Sheriff Bailey thanked all the agencies involved for their assistance in the search and recovery operation of both Williams and Webb and wants to remind everyone to practice safety when entering any area of water.
Sheriff Bailey continued “Tragically we have had three drowning deaths in the past week in Marion County. As I stated yesterday anyone entering any area of water should be an experienced swimmer, have someone with them who is also an experienced swimmer, know the body of water they are entering, and wear proper safety equipment such as life vests. Low head dams are considerably dangerous as are any dams and should be avoided. The surface of the water does not show the danger of what is beneath and this is why it is very important to know the water you are entering and practice safety every time.”
A fisherman in the area saw someone in a lifejacket in the lowhead dam and called for help Monday night.
The investigation into the incident continues.