Crews recover body of 28-year old Sioux Falls man who jumped into Big Sioux River
Saturday, 16 March 2013 15:11
Crews have recovered the body of a man who drowned in Sioux Falls after trying to save a 6-year-old boy from an icy river.

Sioux Falls Division Fire Chief Jeff Helm says the body of 28-year-old Lyle Francis Eagletail was recovered shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon.Eagletail jumped into the Big Sioux River at Falls Park on Thursday night after a 6-year-old Garrett Martin Wallace either fell into the frothing water or became obscured by the gathering foam.The boy later emerged from the water and was not injured.The boy's sister, 16-year-old Madison Leigh Wallace, had also jumped into the river in an effort to save him.Her body was located Friday afternoon.

Associated Press

 
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