Boy Scout leader found dead at camping event

7/17/2012

PIONEER, Ohio -- An adult Boy Scout leader was found dead Tuesday at the Frontier Scout Reservation in Pioneer.

Daniel L. Kretz, 56, of Toledo is thought to have died while sleeping, said Ed Caldwell, Scout executive/chief executive officer. He was found in his tent in the afternoon during a camping event.

Mr. Kretz was an assistant leader for a troop from Toledo, the Williams County Sheriff's Office said. Foul play is not suspected, but the body was sent to Lucas County for an autopsy.