One teenager is dead and another has been hospitalized after falling through an icy lake in Highland County on Tuesday.Keaira Scott, 16, was killed after falling through the ice at Rocky Fork Lake, the Highland County Coroner confirmed Thursday. Her 13-year-old brother also fell through the ice, but was able to get himself out of the water.It all happened around 6:30 p.m. near the north shore boat docks at Rocky Fork Lake.Officials with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, as well as dive teams from neighboring counties, were called out to respond and began searching the lake.Around 11 p.m., after hours of searching, Scott, who had been trapped under the ice for four hours, was found unresponsive by emergency crews and pulled from the water. She was taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. An Ohio Department of Natural Resources officer, who was assisting in the rescue, died after suffering a medical emergency.ODNR confirmed Wednesday that ODNR Officer Jason Lagore was assisting in the rescue when he suffered a medical emergency. He was taken to Highland District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.RELATED: ODNR officer dies of medical emergency responding to drowning in Highland County“Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of Officer Jason Lagore, who died in the line of duty last night,” said Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz. “Our law enforcement officers and their families carry a unique and challenging burden of responsibilities, and we are deeply grateful for their service.”Lagore served for 15 years with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He was responsible for the first ODNR K-9 academy, led the Division of Parks and Watercraft K-9 training program, and was well respected across the state for his expertise working with K-9s.Lagore is survived by his wife Michelle, his two young sons, and his K-9 partner, Sarge.Investigators have set up a memorial fund in his honor.
One teenager is dead and another has been hospitalized after falling through an icy lake in Highland County on Tuesday.
Keaira Scott, 16, was killed after falling through the ice at Rocky Fork Lake, the Highland County Coroner confirmed Thursday.
Her 13-year-old brother also fell through the ice, but was able to get himself out of the water.
It all happened around 6:30 p.m. near the north shore boat docks at Rocky Fork Lake.
Officials with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, as well as dive teams from neighboring counties, were called out to respond and began searching the lake.
Around 11 p.m., after hours of searching, Scott, who had been trapped under the ice for four hours, was found unresponsive by emergency crews and pulled from the water. She was taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
An Ohio Department of Natural Resources officer, who was assisting in the rescue, died after suffering a medical emergency.
ODNR confirmed Wednesday that ODNR Officer Jason Lagore was assisting in the rescue when he suffered a medical emergency. He was taken to Highland District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
RELATED: ODNR officer dies of medical emergency responding to drowning in Highland County
“Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of Officer Jason Lagore, who died in the line of duty last night,” said Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz. “Our law enforcement officers and their families carry a unique and challenging burden of responsibilities, and we are deeply grateful for their service.”
Lagore served for 15 years with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He was responsible for the first ODNR K-9 academy, led the Division of Parks and Watercraft K-9 training program, and was well respected across the state for his expertise working with K-9s.
Lagore is survived by his wife Michelle, his two young sons, and his K-9 partner, Sarge.
Investigators have set up a memorial fund in his honor.