Teen who drowned in Cutler Lake identified

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By Staff Report

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources released the name of the 17-year-old boy who drowned while swimming at Blue Rock State Park Wednesday evening.

Sidney Gibson, from Westville, was swimming with another individual when he went under the water and did not resurface, according to Stephanie O’Grady, Media and Outreach Specialist with ODNR.

Firefighters from Wayne Township were able to recover Gibson and perform CPR, but the teen could not be revived.

As previously reported, the call was first dispatched around 7:45 p.m. to Cutler Lake in Blue Rock State Park.

“ODNR reminds all visitors at state parks to be aware of local conditions, such as high or swift-moving water, that can pose additional safety risks,” said O’Grady. Swimmers “should carefully follow safety instructions from park officials and take note of posted advisory signs.”

No further details are being released at this time.