Tag: Drowning

Today in History: May 9, 1900 – Accidental drowning – Obituary

On today’s May 9 edition of Today in History from 1900, we look back on a tragic incident where a little girl accidentally drowned in a tub of water at her home. Continue reading for more details. Little Ruth Buckingham Taken from Her Earthly Home Early Last Evening. FELL INTO A TUB OF WATERThat Stood… Continue reading Today in History: May 9, 1900 – Accidental drowning – Obituary

Drowning Incident on Lake Melissa Near Detroit Lakes on July 4th

4th Of July Drowning On Lake Melissa By Detroit Lakes BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A West Fargo man was rescued from Lake Melissa on the Fourth of July. The Sheriff’s Department says his condition is unknown.

FARIBAULT, MN: Ice Fisherman Found Dead in Cannon Lake

FARIBAULT, MN: Ice Fisherman Found Dead in Cannon Lake

Faribault, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A tragic discovery was made Wednesday morning when emergency crews recovered the body of a missing ice fisherman from Cannon Lake in Faribault, Minnesota. At 10:09 a.m. on March 5, 2025, the Rice County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body found floating in the lake. Emergency personnel, including… Continue reading FARIBAULT, MN: Ice Fisherman Found Dead in Cannon Lake

Father Passes Away While Rescuing Child in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Father Dies Rescuing Child At Detroit Lakes, Minnesota DETROIT LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a tragic Fathers Day story out of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. A father drowned saving his 3-year old child, after the child fell off a bridge.

Update: Drowning Victim in Lake of the Woods Discovered and Identified

UPDATE: Lake Of The Woods Drowning Victim Found & Identified LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to our Monday story of a drowning on Lake of the Woods. The victim was found and identified as 62-year old Nolan Kjos of Greenbush, Minnesota.

Update: Identity of Red Lake River Drowning Victim Released

UPDATE: Red Lake River Drowning Victim Identified RED LAKE FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The victim of a Saturday drowning on the Red Lake River by Red Lake Falls, Minnesota has been identified as 24-year old Nestor Mendoza Chua Jr.. He was a Grand Forks Airman from Anchorage, Alaska.

Tragedy Strikes as Individual Drowns in Red Lake River

Drowning On Red Lake River RED LAKE FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had a drowning on the Red Lake River by Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. The body of the victim was recovered at 4:45 pm on this Saturday.

Update: Identity of 9-Year-Old Moorhead Drowning Victim Released

UPDATE: 9-Year Old Moorhead Drowning Victim Identified CLAY COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A 9-year old girl who drowned at the Buffalo River State Park near Moorhead Wednesday afternoon has been identified.

Lake of the Woods Drowning Update: Victim Identified and Accident Details

LAKE OF THE WOODS DROWNING UPDATE: Victim I.D., Accident Details LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Officials have identified a man who drowned on Lake of the Woods Thursday morning after a bombardier carrying 8 people fell through the ice. Seven were able to escape.

UPDATE: Fatal Crash in Pembina County, ND Mistakenly Reported as Drowning

UPDATE: Report Of Drowning Was Fatal Crash In Pembina County, ND LEROY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Highway Patrol now says a report of a drowning near Leroy Saturday night was a fatal 4-wheeler crash.

Vehicle Breaks Through Ice, Suspected Drowning on Lake of the Woods

Apparent Drowning On Lake Of The Woods, Vehicle Goes Through Ice NORTHWEST ANGLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had an apparent drowning on Lake of the Woods, after a vehicle went through the ice.

Updated: Man Drowns in Red River Near Drayton, North Dakota

UPDATE: Man Dies In Drowning Accident On Red River By Drayton, North Dakota DRAYTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man has died in a drowning accident on the Red River by Drayton, North Dakota.

Weekend Tragedy: Drowning Incident at Devils Lake, North Dakota

Weekend Drowning On Devils Lake, North Dakota DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An Oregon man died in a weekend drowning on Devils Lake, North Dakota.

UPDATE: Identity of Drowning Victim Near Drayton, North Dakota Released

UDPATE: Victim Of Drowning Accident By Drayton, North Dakota Identified DRAYTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man who died in an accidental drowning on the Red River by Drayton, North Dakota has been identified.

Tragic Drowning in Pine River: 54-Year-Old Man Found Dead After Evening Swim

Tragic Drowning in Pine River: 54-Year-Old Man Found Dead After Evening Swim

PINE RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic incident occurred in Pine River, Minnesota, on Monday evening when a 54-year-old man drowned while swimming. According to Cass County Sheriff received a report of a missing adult male at 5:31 p.m. in the city of Pine River. The man had left a residence to swim in the… Continue reading Tragic Drowning in Pine River: 54-Year-Old Man Found Dead After Evening Swim

Close Call at Menahga Beach: Swimmer Rescued After Near Drowning Incident

Close Call at Menahga Beach: Swimmer Rescued After Near Drowning Incident

MENAHGA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Late Sunday afternoon in Menahga, Minnesota, a near-drowning incident prompted a swift emergency response. Just before 4:00 p.m., emergency services were dispatched to the city beach after reports of a possible drowning. Initial reports indicated uncertainty about whether the victim was still underwater. However, by the time responders arrived, the individual… Continue reading Close Call at Menahga Beach: Swimmer Rescued After Near Drowning Incident

Tragic Drowning on Otter Tail Lake: Fergus Falls Man Loses Life After Falling from Pontoon

Tragic Drowning on Otter Tail Lake: Fergus Falls Man Loses Life After Falling from Pontoon

OTTER TAIL LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A leisurely afternoon on Otter Tail Lake turned tragic when a 63-year-old Fergus Falls man, David Kantrud, drowned on Saturday. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 2:34 p.m. on the northwest side of the lake. Kantrud was on a pontoon with family members… Continue reading Tragic Drowning on Otter Tail Lake: Fergus Falls Man Loses Life After Falling from Pontoon

UPDATE: Authorities Identify Grandfather and Grandson as Victims of Kayaker Drowning

FORT RANSOM, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Grandfather and his grandson have been identified as the kayaker drowning victims at Fort Ransom, North Dakota last weekend.

Tragic Drowning Incident: Two Kayakers Lose Lives in Sheyenne River near Fort Ransom, ND

Two Kayakers Drown In North Dakota

FORT RANSOM, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On Sunday, July 28th, 2024, a devastating incident occurred on the Sheyenne River near Fort Ransom, North Dakota. Two kayakers who had launched north of Fort Ransom were reported missing after failing to meet their family at the designated Sportsman’s Landing. The alarm was raised when two kayaks were spotted… Continue reading Tragic Drowning Incident: Two Kayakers Lose Lives in Sheyenne River near Fort Ransom, ND

Emergency Response on Union Lake in Polk County, Minnesota: All Safe After Report of Possible Drowning

Emergency Response on Union Lake in Polk County, Minnesota: All Safe After Report of Possible Drowning

UNION LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Breaking news from Polk County, Minnesota: Emergency services responded to a report of a possible drowning involving three individuals on Union Lake, located southwest of Erskine. The call came in around 7:35 p.m. on Thursday evening, with initial concerns about the safety of the people in the water. There was… Continue reading Emergency Response on Union Lake in Polk County, Minnesota: All Safe After Report of Possible Drowning

A Near Drowning on Caribou Lake Near Hermantown, Minnesota

CARIBOU LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A man from Esko was hospitalized in Duluth after a near-drowning incident on Caribou Lake north of Hermantown. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office reported that the 64-year-old man fell off a personal watercraft Saturday night and was not wearing a life jacket. He struggled to stay above the water… Continue reading A Near Drowning on Caribou Lake Near Hermantown, Minnesota

Fargo Man Identified as Drowning Victim in Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Becker County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man pulled from the water on Saturday in Detroit Lakes as 24-year-old Sterling Buchholz of Fargo. His current condition remains unknown. At approximately 3:26 p.m. on Saturday, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a 24-year-old male who had been… Continue reading Fargo Man Identified as Drowning Victim in Detroit Lakes