Patrolman Daniel David Trail

Daniel David Trail

Patrolman Daniel Trail drowned while attempting to rescue a group of teenagers from the Solomon River around 7 pm.

The group of teenagers had been drinking and decided to go tubing. The river was extremely rough, and the group got stuck in rapids after going over a damn in Chautauqua Park. Officer Trail and a local firefighter attempted a rescue, but they both fell in. The firefighter survived the incident. Officer Trail's body was not found for several days.

No charges were filed against the group of drunk teenagers.

Officer Trail had served with the Beloit Police Department for two months and previously served with the Atwood Police Department and Colby Police Department. He is survived by his mother, father, sister, and two brothers.

He is buried at Atwood Fairview Cemetery in Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas.