Jun 18, 2022

Sheriff: Child drowns in SW Kansas pond

Posted Jun 18, 2022 9:30 PM
Photo Hamilton Co. Sheriff
Photo Hamilton Co. Sheriff

HAMILTON COUNTY —Just after 4p.m. Friday, the Hamilton County Kansas Sheriff's Office received a 911 call for a possible drowning of two children at Sam’s Pond near Syracuse, according to a media release.

Hamilton County EMS, City of Syracuse Fire Dept., Kansas Dept. Wildlife and Parks, and Scuba Ventures Liberal Kansas were called to the scene.

One child was transported to the hospital while the other remained missing. The child’s body was recovered.

Deputies released no additional details including the names of the children.