WOWT.com on Demand
  • 6 On Your Cell
  • RSS Feeds
  • Desktop Alert
    		•
  • Text Alerts
  • Daily E-News
  • What’s on 6
    • Children's Programming Changes
    YouCast - Submit Pics and Video
    Watch NBC Shows Online
    6 News Features
    On Your Side
    Don't miss the latest On Your Side segments.
    McKnight Investigates
    Catch all of McKnight Investigates here.
    Heartland's Most Wanted
    Catch all of Heartland's Most Wanted here.
    Product Recalls
    Check for threats that might be in your home.
    Family Health
    Don't miss the latest from Family Health.
    MarketPlace
  • Restaurants
  • Go Green!
  • Auto Map
  • Business Connections
  • Financial Advice
  • Legal Advice
  • New Home Listings
  • Your Home, Your Investment
  • Entertainment
  • Recipes
  • Jobs
  • The Wedding Planner
  • Martha's Tip of the Day
  • Advertise With WOWT
    • Teen Drowns In Missouri River Save Email Print
    Body recovered near Vermillion, South Dakota
    Posted: 8:21 PM May 18, 2008
     Last Updated: 8:21 PM May 18, 2008
    14 comments
    A | A | A

    A teenager drowned Sunday afternoon in the Missouri River along the Nebraska-South Dakota border.

    The Clay County Sheriff's Department says the body of 19-year-old Richard Darrell of Maskell, Nebraska was recovered about 3:30 p.m. downstream from the Vermillion-Newcastle bridge.

    Witnesses told deputies that Darrell was wading along a sandbar with a group of people when Darrell and his 7-year-old brother fell into a deep dropoff in the water and began to struggle.

    Authorities say Darrell pushed his brother to safety onto the bank, but continued to struggle himself and went under the water.
    More Stories
    4 Arrested in Armed Robbery

    Bold Move by Federal Reserve

    Paypal Layoffs

    Two More Left Under Safe Haven

    		 Short Cut Cut Off

    Water Main Break Closes School

    Nader Coming to Omaha

    Campus Warnings On Facebook?
    Post Your Comments
    First Name:
    Location:
    Enter Comments: characters left
    Email (optional):
    Email will not be displayed on site. For station contact purpose only.
    Read Comments
    Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station.
    Posted by: Shana Jo Von Rapacki on May 22, 2008 at 01:39 AM
    I am Rickys Ex Fiance... he was a good guy... I loved him and was always there for me... we had differences but we always talked evenafter we broke up... we were close... He loved his brother (Mikey) like he was his child. would do anything for Mikey... god bless his heart and soul... my marine...my 1st love!
    Posted by: Nick Panek on May 21, 2008 at 01:04 PM
    Ricky was a good man, a good friend, and did what a hero would do. He loved his brother.
    Posted by: vanessa on May 20, 2008 at 01:26 PM
    I am Rickys cousin and he was a great person who would help anyone. He showed us his true colors by saving his brother, he is a hero.
    Posted by: Justin on May 20, 2008 at 11:40 AM
    I read this story yesterday and it has been on my mind ever since. What an incredible story of personal sacrifice - I have faith that this young man is now in the hall of heroes in heaven. The family will be in my prayers, especially the surviving brother. To Bruce: Your callous, insolent, and utterly thoughtless remark is appalling. Clearly the virtue of heroism is lost on you, as well as any sense of respect for humanity. May something similar never befall you lest someone flippantly make a similar quip about your own loss.
    Posted by: bruce=nobody on May 20, 2008 at 08:54 AM
    ignore the fool. RIP Ricky
    Posted by: Crystalyn on May 19, 2008 at 05:04 PM
    Ricky was one of my really good friends. Thank you to everyone who is extending sympathy. And to bruce, everyone swims in rivers not just teenagers. Anyone who goes camping goes into the river and swims, or fishes, or just sits on the sand bars. Shame on you for being so narrow minded. I love you ricky, i will always remember you! we may lose the ones we love, but we never lose the memory. That is what we will always cherish. You will be remembered as a brother, a friend, a marine, and son. We love you!
    Posted by: GOODIDEAMAN on May 19, 2008 at 04:52 PM
    The Missouri river is a Black Hole. Very Dangerous. There are HEROS umoung us. God Bless the family!
    Posted by: Liz on May 19, 2008 at 11:53 AM
    I am so sorry for what has happened to this family. I sincerely hope that the brother who survived will not be plagued by feelings of guilt the rest of his life. We should celebrate that Darrell is a hero and be sensitive to the needs of those who are left.
    Posted by: Bob on May 19, 2008 at 10:16 AM
    To Bruce: Read the story again. They were on a sandbar when they fell into a deep section of the river. At least Darrell saved his brother. In my opinion he's a hero for saving his brother while sacrificing his own life. Any body could have made that mistake of getting into deeper water but would they be smart enough to save their brother?
    Posted by: Carolyne on May 19, 2008 at 10:08 AM
    Ricky wasn't swimming in the river. I fully agree any river is dangerous
    Posted by: JRTM on May 19, 2008 at 08:27 AM
    What a sad story. His brother will never forget what was given up for him.
    Posted by: Anon on May 19, 2008 at 07:42 AM
    Bruce, why be negative....Pray for the family instead. I know I will be.
    Posted by: Bruce on May 19, 2008 at 12:14 AM
    Swimming in the Missouri River? Why??? Teenagers nowadays........
    Posted by: Kim on May 18, 2008 at 10:19 PM
    What a terrible tragedy! Him and his family are in my prayers. Good be with them all.
    Media Partners
     
    Home - News - Weather - Sports - Blogs - 6 on Your Side - Family Health - Reminders Board -
    Schools - CityCAMS - Drivetime Saver - Channel 6 for the Heartland - Health Check - Lottery - Gas Prices -
    Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - EEO Statement - FCC Form 388
    Gray Television, Inc. - Copyright © 2002-2008 - Designed and Powered by Clickability