Pastor takes a photo of what may be the 5 adults who drowned in Ohio

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A photograph taken by a pastor on the Scioto River may have captured the final moments of five adults who later drowned in a tragic river accident.

A moment that raised concern

According to reports:

• Pastor Marcus L. Martin was near the Scioto River when he noticed five adults standing in the water.

• The group appeared to be hip- and waist-deep in the river, and Martin said he immediately felt uneasy about the situation.

• He took a photo of the group, which investigators believe may be the last known image of the friends before the tragedy.

The deadly accident

Authorities said the group was fishing when one adult began struggling in the water. Several others reportedly entered the river in an attempt to help.

All five adults were swept away by the current and drowned.

Officials previously said that although the river looked calm, the water was running high and fast, creating dangerous conditions beneath the surface.

Remembering the victims

The victims included:

• Jose Mario Pineda Dias, 33.

• Marina Suyapa Regalado, 28.

• Another married couple from Honduras.

• A fifth adult whose identity had not initially been released.

Four of the victims were confirmed to be Honduran citizens.

A warning from tragedy

The incident has renewed warnings about river safety, with officials reminding people that:

• Calm-looking water can hide strong currents.

• Entering a river to rescue someone can put additional lives at risk.

• Life jackets and caution are essential around moving water.

Bottom line

Pastor Marcus L. Martin’s photo may serve as the final portrait of five friends whose lives were lost in the Scioto River. The image has become a heartbreaking reminder of the hidden dangers of fast-moving water.