Teacher and Student Die After School Field Trip in Iowa
A teacher and a 10-year-old fifth-grade student died after a school field trip to Lake Macbride State Park in Iowa. The bodies of the teacher and the student were recovered from the Coralville Reservoir.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, September 23, 2026 — A tragic incident occurred following a school field trip to Lake Macbride State Park in Iowa, resulting in the deaths of a teacher and a 10-year-old fifth-grade student.
The bodies of the deceased individuals were recovered from the Coralville Reservoir. The circumstances leading to their deaths have not been further detailed in the available information. The specific school and district involved have not been provided. Further details regarding the timeline of the field trip and the sequence of events are also pending.
The event took place at Lake Macbride State Park, a popular recreational area known for its lake and surrounding natural landscapes. The Coralville Reservoir, where the bodies were found, is a large reservoir located on the Iowa River.
No additional information regarding the identities of the teacher or the student, the cause of death beyond their recovery from the water, or the specific activities undertaken during the field trip was made available. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities expected to release more details as they become available.
Story summarized from the original created by KCRG Staff, Gray News staff, Amanda Alvarado on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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