A Grove City man died after an accident at an American Legion in Mercer County.
According to State Police, 65-year-old John Walochik was discovered in a retention pond near the American Legion Post 1946 in Findley Township around noon Tuesday (6/13).
Video surveillance showed Walochik cutting grass on a riding mower near the edge of the pond shortly before 8:30 a.m. when the mower slid into about 20 feet of water. Walochik was alone at the time of the accident and after he entered the water, only his limbs were visible from the surface.
Several Legion members showed up after the accident but did not see Walochik until shortly before noon when someone noticed his body. Legion members removed the body from the pond and called police.
Written by Ryan Saeler
