Overview

• The University of Nebraska–Omaha confirmed that 22-year-old forward Deng Mayar died in a drowning incident at Blackridge Reservoir.
• The Herriman Police Department opened an investigation into the circumstances and ordered the reservoir closed until further notice.
• Unified Fire Authority, South Jordan Fire Department water rescue teams and the Utah Highway Patrol dive team conducted an hours-long search that ended when a submersible robot located Mayar’s body.
• His friend, Sa Mafutaga, reached shore and re-entered the water to try to save Mayar before being treated at the scene and transported to a hospital, where he is expected to recover.
• Coaches and leaders from both Omaha and North Dakota have expressed condolences and his sister’s GoFundMe campaign surpassed $16,000 by Monday to support funeral expenses.