• Advertise
  • Donate
  • Subscribe
    • Become a print subscriber
    • Sign up for e-Newsletter
    • e-Editions
Friday, September 29, 2023
No Result
View All Result
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
  • News & Features
    • National
    • Local
    • Special Editions
      • MLK Legacy
      • Black History Month
      • The MSR Celebrates Women’s History Month
  • All Sections
    • Opinion
      • Mellaneous by Mel Reeves
      • Word on the Street
      • Reaching Out From Within
    • Health + Wellness
      • Women’s Wellness
      • Parenting Today
      • Minnesota Cancer Alliance Breast Cancer Gaps Project
    • Sports
      • Timberwolves/NBA
      • Lynx/WNBA
        • 20 in 20
      • Twins/MLB
      • MN Wild/NHL
      • Vikings/NFL
    • Business
      • Small Business Month Celebration
      • Black Business Spotlight
      • Finances FYI
    • Arts + Culture
    • Photo Galleries
      • Photo of the Week
    • MSR Forefront Digital Roundtable Series
      • MSR Forefront Highlights
    • Go Green
    • Education
    • Bulletin
    • Jobs & Notices
      • Legals
      • Announcements
  • Events
    • Submit an event!
  • Obits
  • Sister Spokesman
  • e-Editions
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
  • News & Features
    • National
    • Local
    • Special Editions
      • MLK Legacy
      • Black History Month
      • The MSR Celebrates Women’s History Month
  • All Sections
    • Opinion
      • Mellaneous by Mel Reeves
      • Word on the Street
      • Reaching Out From Within
    • Health + Wellness
      • Women’s Wellness
      • Parenting Today
      • Minnesota Cancer Alliance Breast Cancer Gaps Project
    • Sports
      • Timberwolves/NBA
      • Lynx/WNBA
        • 20 in 20
      • Twins/MLB
      • MN Wild/NHL
      • Vikings/NFL
    • Business
      • Small Business Month Celebration
      • Black Business Spotlight
      • Finances FYI
    • Arts + Culture
    • Photo Galleries
      • Photo of the Week
    • MSR Forefront Digital Roundtable Series
      • MSR Forefront Highlights
    • Go Green
    • Education
    • Bulletin
    • Jobs & Notices
      • Legals
      • Announcements
  • Events
    • Submit an event!
  • Obits
  • Sister Spokesman
  • e-Editions
No Result
View All Result
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
No Result
View All Result

VIDEO: Death River Horror: Firefighter Dies Trying To Save Mum Who Drowned Herself And Child

by zenger.news
May 9, 2022
27
SHARES
543
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on LinkedIn

Richwood Fire Department bringing home volunteer firefighter John Dean Forbush who died while trying to save 8-year-old girl after her mother drove their vehicle into West Virginia river in May 2022. (@RichwoodFD/Zenger).



By Lee Bullen

A hero firefighter died trying to save a mother who’d driven into a river to drown herself and an eight-year-old child, say police.


Volunteer fireman John Forbush, 24, had been off duty when he heard about the crash into the river and drove to the scene to help.

- ADVERTISEMENT -

But as he battled to save the pair from the car, he also drowned, officials explained.

The tragedy took place at Elk River near the area of Braxton County in the US state of West Virginia on 1st May.

WV State Fire Marshal said in a statement on Monday: “On May 1st, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a vehicle drove into the Elk River, resulting in the death of both vehicle occupants and an off-duty volunteer firefighter, who attempted to provide aid to the victims before emergency responders arrived on the scene.

“The vehicle, operated by 42-year-old LaTonya Bell of Cleveland, Ohio, drove into the Elk River near the area of the Braxton County Senior Citizens Center along Route 4.

Volunteer firefighter John Dean Forbush who died while trying to save 8-year-old girl after her mother drove their vehicle into West Virginia river in May 2022. (@WVSFMO/Zenger)

“While working less than a mile away, Gassaway Volunteer Firefighter, John D. Forbush, 24-years-old, heard the initial dispatch call on his department-issued radio and responded directly to the scene.

- ADVERTISEMENT -

“Once on scene, Firefighter Forbush communicated via radio transmission that there appeared to be victims trapped inside the vehicle and immediately jumped into the river to rescue the victims.

“During the rescue efforts, Firefighter Forbush was unable to free the victims from the vehicle, and he also lost his life.

“The fatalities from this incident included 42-year-old LaTonya Bell of Cleveland, Ohio, 8-year-old Havana Pipkins of Cleveland, Ohio, and 24-year-old John D. Forbush of Gassaway, whose body was recovered from the Elk River at approximately 4:26 p.m.”

All three victims were sent to the West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Charleston.

- ADVERTISEMENT -
Volunteer firefighter John Dean Forbush who died while trying to save 8-year-old girl after her mother drove their vehicle into West Virginia river in May 2022. (@john.d.forbush/Zenger).

The fire service added: “An investigation into this incident by the Braxton County Sheriff’s Office has revealed that Ms. Bell intentionally drove her vehicle into the Elk River and has been ruled a murder/suicide.

“John D. Forbush selflessly gave his life for strangers in need. He proudly served the Gassaway community for 4 years as a volunteer firefighter.

“His service to the community will forever be remembered. Summersville Fire Department, from Nicholas County, also responded to the scene with Dive Rescue resources.”

A funeral procession took place on 4th May in honor of Forbush as he was returned to Braxton County for burial.

The investigation continues.

- ADVERTISEMENT -

Recommended from our partners



The post VIDEO: Death River Horror: Firefighter Dies Trying To Save Mum Who Drowned Herself And Child appeared first on Zenger News.

Support Black local news

Help amplify Black voices by donating to the MSR. Your contribution enables critical coverage of issues affecting the community and empowers authentic storytelling.

Donate Now!

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

VIDEO: Shocking Footage Shows Ghetto-Like Filtration Camp In Besieged Mariupol

Next Post

VIDEO: Howz About That: Ukrainian Brigade Destroys Russian Howitzer And Tanks

zenger.news

You Might Also Like

Wanted: Younger workforce ready to learn about climate jobs
Go Green

Wanted: Younger workforce ready to learn about climate jobs

Gopher tennis coach rebuilds a competitive team
Sports

Gopher tennis coach rebuilds a competitive team

College athletes need help negotiating NIL deals
Sports

College athletes need help negotiating NIL deals

Southside group attempts to rebuild trust in police
Local

Southside group attempts to rebuild trust in police

Employment

Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) is Hiring!

Linemen lead St. Paul Central past city rival
Sports

Linemen lead St. Paul Central past city rival

Next Post
Land forces of Ukraine showed destroying of occupiers equipment and fortifications in May 2022. (@30brigade/Zenger)

VIDEO: Howz About That: Ukrainian Brigade Destroys Russian Howitzer And Tanks

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
ADVERTISEMENT

Upcoming Events

Sep 12
September 12 @ 6:30 pm-December 18 @ 9:30 pm Recurring

Vic Volare Presents MUSIC FOR MARTINIS ft: Vic’s Fabulous Nightclub Academy

Sep 29
7:30 pm-9:30 pm Recurring

Ayodele Casel Rooted

Sep 30
9:00 am-1:00 pm Recurring

Cars and Caves

Sep 30
10:00 am-12:00 pm

dem Blessings for Parents: A Morning of Creative Nourishment with Sharon Bridgforth

View Calendar
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Read our latest e-Edition!

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Subscribe

  • Home/Office Delivery
  • Weekly e-newsletter
  • e-Editions

Support

  • Donate
  • Subscribe
  • MSR Newsstand Locations

Connect

  • About
    • MSR Staff
  • Contact
  • Send a news tip
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms

© 2023 Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

No Result
View All Result
  • News & Features
    • Local
    • National
  • All Sections
    • Arts & Culture
    • Health & Wellness
      • Women’s Wellness
      • Parenting Today
      • MN Cancer Alliance Breast Cancer Gaps Project
    • Business
      • Black Business Spotlight
      • Finances FYI
      • Small Business Month Celebration
    • Opinion
    • Sports
  • Events
  • Obits
  • Sister Spokesman
  • Donate
  • Subscribe

© 2023 Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

%d bloggers like this: