Hamilton County, Iowa (KCRG) - One Iowa State University student has died and another is still missing after members of the Iowa State Crew Club were involved in a boating accident on Sunday morning.
According to the University, the students were practicing at Little Wall Lake when their boat capsized. Three of the five students were rescued from the water and treated and later released from Mary Greeley Medical Center.
A dive team recovered the body of one student, while authorities are still searching for the other missing student.
President Wendy Wintersteen released the following statement:
“The Iowa State community is heartbroken to learn of this tragic accident at Little Wall Lake. At this time, we are focused on providing support to club members, their families and friends. We ask that everyone keep them in their thoughts during this very difficult time.
“On behalf of the university community, I want to thank the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Story County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, Department of Natural Resources, Iowa State University Police Department, Jewel Fire and Rescue, Gilbert Fire, Mary Greeley Medical Center and community members for their response and continued search efforts.”
The Iowa State Crew Club is a recognized student organization. The University says they are working with investigators and will provide more information as it is available. The names of the students involved are not being released at this time
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A large law enforcement presence has gathered at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, Iowa, according to KCCI.
Authorities were called to the scene late Sunday morning. The lake sits in southern Hamilton County between Jewel and Story City.
Story County authorities confirmed with KCCI that a diving team was called to the lake.
An ambulance was reportedly on the scene. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has declined to provide details of any possible incident to KCCI.
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One Iowa State student dead, another missing after Sunday boating accident - KCRG
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