Missouri

Two dead after drowning in Dallas County Creek

Published May 30, 2020 7:47 AM

BUFFALO, Mo. (KMIZ)

Two people died after they drowned in a Dallas County creek Friday night.

According to Missouri State Highway Patrol boating and drowning reports, Richard Berthiaume, 45, jumped into Lindley Creek to get a dog. That's when Tina Lewis, 52, jumped into the creek to help Berthiaume.

Both were pronounced dead shortly after 6:30 p.m.

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