Teenage boy drowns at Blue Rock State Park
June 11, 2020
A 17-year old boy drowned Wednesday evening following a heavy storm that came through the region causing large scale power outages and damage.
According to Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz, the boy was swimming at Cutler Lake in Blue Rock State Park when the storm began.
The call came in around 7:45 p.m. and Wayne Township Fire Department, as well as multiple sheriff’s deputies, were dispatched to the scene, according to an official on scene with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
The case is being handled by ODNR, and more information should be available later Thursday afternoon.
Carey Stotts • Jul 14, 2020 at 1:54 pm
Wow, I remember swimming there as a child! This is so sad! RIP Sid and God be with this family an friends!
Susan Dupler • Jun 24, 2020 at 8:43 pm
Oh wow I am so so sorry to hear bout this horrific tragedy may his family and friends have God to rest on and may Did be at peace and in Jesus arms now my sympathy goes out to his family
Jay Little • Jun 11, 2020 at 6:03 pm
This was my nephew and i cant believe hes dead but sid aka bubby your with god now and i know your in a better place aunt jay loves you very much even if we aint always see eye to eye you will be missed dearly. Rip hunny see you when i get up there.
Sherman Adams • Jun 11, 2020 at 1:50 pm
So sorry Sid I love and miss you son