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5th grade teacher, student die during field trip to nature reserve
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- A fifth-grade teacher, Hannah Jorgensen, 24, and her student, Ahmed Osman, 10, died during a field trip at MacBride Nature Recreation Area in Iowa on Tuesday, according to the Iowa City Community School District.
- The Johnson County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about two persons in the water near the Coralville Reservoir spillway, and the bodies were found in the reservoir; the cause of death is still under investigation.
- Jorgensen's body was found on Tuesday, while Osman's was discovered the following day, and the school district expressed deep sorrow, offering support to families and the school community.
- Counselors will be available to assist students and staff as the district mourns the loss, with officials emphasizing unity and care during this painful time.
- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds extended condolences and support to the Borlaug Elementary and Iowa City School District communities, acknowledging the statewide impact of the tragedy.
