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Officials: Rock Cave man dies in stream

ROCK CAVE – An Upshur County man died Monday after falling into a stream near his home, police said.

The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement at about 3:50 p.m. Tuesday:

“On January 13, 2025, the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service regarding an active water rescue at 732 McDowell Lane in Rock Cave. The resident, Roger Haymond, age 44, and his wife had gone to the stream located on the property to fill water jugs.

“Roger Haymond attempted to fill a water jug but fell into the creek (water). The female had left the scene, returned to the house, and had 911 called.

“Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, EMS and fire departments arrived at the scene and provided medical care to the male. Roger Haymond unfortunately succumbed to the injuries sustained during this incident.”

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