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Iowa teacher and student die at Lake Macbride State Park field trip
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Key Points:
- An Iowa teacher, Hannah Jorgensen, 24, and a 10-year-old student, Ahmed Osman, both from Borlaug Elementary School, died after an incident at Lake Macbride State Park during a fifth-grade field trip.
- The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office reported that first responders recovered the adult victim at 12:43 p.m. Tuesday and the juvenile at 1:24 p.m. Wednesday after a water-related emergency near the Coralville Reservoir spillway.
- The Iowa City Community School District expressed deep sorrow, highlighting the impact on the school community and offering counseling and support services to students and staff.
- More than a dozen agencies, including local fire departments, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and the Johnson County Metro Dive Team, assisted in search and recovery efforts.
- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds extended condolences, emphasizing the statewide support for the Borlaug Elementary community during this tragic time; the incident remains under investigation.
