Final victim of 5 killed in Ohio river drowning tragedy ID’d as teen who dreamt of becoming firefighter
US News Final victim of 5 killed in Ohio river drowning tragedy ID’d as teen who dreamt of becoming firefighter By Ella Morrison Published July 24, 2026, 2:20 a.m. Add The New York Post on Google The fifth victim in the Ohio river drowning tragedy has been identified as a bright 18-year-old who dreamt of becoming a first responder and saving lives, according to his mother — who spent her birthday identifying his body. Jonathan Gabriel Vargas, 18, was identified Thursday as the final victim in the devastating mass drowning in the Scioto River over the weekend after a fishing trip turned deadly, Univision News reported.
- ▪US News Final victim of 5 killed in Ohio river drowning tragedy ID’d as teen who dreamt of becoming firefighter By Ella Morrison Published July 24, 2026, 2:20 a.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google The fifth victim in the Ohio river drowning tragedy has been identified as a bright 18-year-old who dreamt of becoming a first responder and saving lives, according to his mother — who spent her birthday iden
- ▪Jonathan Gabriel Vargas, 18, was identified Thursday as the final victim in the devastating mass drowning in the Scioto River over the weekend after a fishing trip turned deadly, Univision News reported.
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