Mom of 3 Dies After Saving a Stranger’s Child from Drowning in Creek

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Alvaton, Kentucky
Phil Moore Park
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Incident type
Drowning

Summary

Drowning Alvaton Kentucky in Alvaton, Kentucky: Sarah Jo Reeder, a single mother of three, died after jumping into a creek at Phil Moore Park in Alvaton, Kentucky, on Friday, June 19, to rescue a stranger's child who appeared to be drowning. A nearby paddleboarder pulled Reeder and the boy out of the water before calling for help. Reeder was transported to a nearby medical center in Bowling Green, where she died hours later.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Sarah Jo Reeder Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Mom of 3 Dies After Saving a Stranger’s Child from Drowning in Creek

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