Coralville man drowns in Iowa River while helping rescue child
Wegayewu Faris was on a fishing trip when he went into the river to save a child who was struggling in the water. The child was taken to the hospital.
Source: thehawkeye.com
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Iowa man drowns while helping rescue child from river
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (AP) — A 42-year-old Iowa man drowned in the Iowa River while helping rescue an 8-year-old child from the river. The Johnson County Sheriff's office said Wegayewu Faris of Coralville and a kayaker “were instrumental in saving the life of the 8-year-old child.” But Faris disappeared under the water while he was trying to help the child Friday evening near River Junction about 20 miles south of Coralville.
Source: apnews.com
Coralville man drowns in Iowa River while helping rescue child
Wegayewu Faris was on a fishing trip when he went into the river to save a child who was struggling in the water. The child was taken to the hospital.
Source: desmoinesregister.com
Man drowns while saving 8 year old in Iowa River
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) -- One man has died after diving after an 8-year-old drowning in the Iowa River Friday.
Source: kwwl.com
Coralville man drowns in Iowa River while helping rescue child
Wegayewu Faris was on a fishing trip when he went into the river to save a child who was struggling in the water. The child was taken to the hospital.
Source: press-citizen.com