Tragedy on School Trip
Teacher and student die during school field trip at Iowa nature reserve.
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The district said Borlaug Elementary’s fifth graders were taking part in a “School of the Wild” field trip.
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Authorities identified Jorgensen as a resident of Tiffin and Osman as a resident of Iowa City.
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds also offered condolences and support to the school community as the investigation continued.
A fifth-grade teacher and a 10-year-old student died during a school field trip at Iowa's MacBride Nature Recreation Area. Local 12 reported that Hannah Jorgensen, 24, from Tiffin, and Ahmed Osman, 10, from Iowa City, were pulled from the Coralville Reservoir after authorities responded to reports of people in the water near the spillway.
Jorgensen was recovered on Tuesday; Osman was found the following day. The Iowa City Community School District said the students from Borlaug Elementary were on a "School of the Wild" field trip when the tragedy occurred. The cause and circumstances remain under investigation as Governor Kim Reynolds offered condolences to the school community.
Field Trip Turns Tragic at Nature Reserve
The two victims were part of a fifth-grade class participating in a "School of the Wild" educational program at MacBride Nature Recreation Area near Iowa City. News Nation confirmed that both bodies were recovered from the Coralville Reservoir during what officials are calling a tragic accident. The exact sequence of events leading to the incident has not been disclosed.
Teacher and Student Identified
Hannah Jorgensen, 24, worked as a fifth-grade teacher at Borlaug Elementary School in Coralville. Ahmed Osman, 10, was a student in her class. Both were residents of Johnson County, with Jorgensen living in Tiffin and Osman in Iowa City. iHeart Radio reported on the identities of both victims as search and recovery efforts concluded.
School District and State Officials Offer Support
The Iowa City Community School District released a statement expressing deep condolences to the families and school community. The district announced that counselors would be available to support students and staff dealing with the loss. Governor Kim Reynolds also acknowledged the tragedy, pledging state support during the investigation into what caused the deaths at the nature reserve.
Investigation Underway Into Reservoir Deaths
Authorities have not yet released details about how the teacher and student ended up in the reservoir or the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The investigation is ongoing, with officials working to determine what happened near the spillway where both bodies were recovered. Until the investigation concludes, many questions remain unanswered about this tragic incident.
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