Two Grant County residents have drowned in irrigation canals this year. Last year, there was one drowning and the two years prior there was zero, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman.
June 16, 2025
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June 16, 2025 2:50 p.m.
Canal safety urged after drowning incidents
QUINCY — As the warmer months approach, local officials are raising awareness about the dangers posed by irrigation canals, which are integral to the region's agricultural landscape but can be deadly. In recent months, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office has reported two drownings linked to these canals, highlighting the need for community education on canal safety.