(HAMILTON COUNTY, Iowa) -- Iowa State University says one of its students is dead and another is missing after a boating accident in Hamilton County.
The school says members of the Iowa State Crew Club were practicing Sunday morning at Little Wall Lake when their boat capsized.
ISU says three of the five students who went into the water were rescued--they were treated and released from Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
In a statement ISU President Wendy Wintersteen says:
“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 university is not releasing the names of any of the students involved.
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