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Three Rescued From Freezing Water
Last weekend's bitter cold temperatures and icy lakes left Summit County Sheriff's deputies with a rescue mission Friday night.
Deputies responded to a report of a man drowning in the "Iron Channel", located in the east reservoir of Portage Lakes in Coventry Township, late Friday night when temperatures were hovering around 15 degrees and the wind blowing at approximately 20 miles per hour.
Sheriff's Inspector Bill Holland said a pair of good samaritans tried to help rescue the 24-year-old man before deputies arrived, but they were unsuccessful and ended up partially in the water. A deputy helped to pull up the two good samaritans and was assisted by another resident to rescue the unresponsive 24-year-old.
The deputy and resident provided first aid to the victim until Coventry EMS arrived on scene.
The victim and one of the rescuers were taken to Barberton Citizens' Hospital for treatment. Both are expected to make full recoveries.