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Man dies after trying to save his dog from Obetz quarry

The Columbus Division of Fire said the man was in the water for roughly 30 minutes.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man that was pulled from the water after trying to save his dog from a quarry in Obetz Monday morning was pronounced dead at the hospital, Obetz police chief confirmed on Tuesday.

According to the Columbus Division of Fire, crews were called to Dixon Quarry, located between Alum Creek Drive and Interstate 270, around 10:41 a.m.

The Columbus Division of Fire said 50-year-old James Stephens was fishing when his dog went into the water.

A dive team was able to locate the man within minutes of arriving on scene. The Columbus Division of Fire said Stephens was in the water for roughly 30 minutes.

He was then taken to Mount Carmel East Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Columbus fire said the dog was OK.

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