Chelsey Russell, 35, dies while rescuing toddler from Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah
Mother dies while rescuing toddler from Lake Powell
Meri Sias, Acting Chief Ranger at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, confirmed that the 33-year-old woman apparently drowned Tuesday while holding the 2-year-old boy above the waves. Both the child and the mother were pulled into a "runabout" boat launched from the houseboat.
Mom dies rescuing 2-year-old son from Lake Powell
Chelsey Russell of Lakewood, 35, was on a moving houseboat in the Hall’s Crossing area when her son fell off.
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