Saturday, July 25, 2015

Two Neosho residents drown in Shoal Creek

Two Neosho residents drowned 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Lime Kiln Access of Shoal Creek.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Juan Santellano, 27, Neosho, was wading in the creek toward the dam, when he lost his footing, was caught in the undercurrent and disappeared. Danni J. Lopez, 35, Neosho, tried to help Santellano and also was caught by the undercurrent. Both were swept downstream where their bodies resurfaced.

The drownings were the sixth and seventh this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

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