Man nearly drowns in Circleville running from police

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A dramatic rescue unfolded yesterday along the Scioto River near Canal Park when Eric Keith Lee was pulled from a sandbar after fleeing law enforcement. The incident began around 4 p.m. Thursday when Lee made his run, leading to a search and rescue operation.

The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office dispatched multiple departments at approximately 4:08 p.m.

According to the Pickaway Township Fire Department, the rescue operation culminated at 5:21 p.m. when Lee was safely transported to Berger OhioHealth…

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