Teacher and student found in reservoir

Hannah Jorgensen, twenty-four, a fifth-grade teacher at Borlaug Elementary School in Coralville, and Ahmed Osman, ten, died during a field trip to MacBride Nature Recreation Area on Tuesday.

Emergency call near spillway

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office received a call around noon reporting two persons in the water near the Coralville Reservoir spillway at the nature reserve, roughly eight and a half miles north of Iowa City.

Bodies recovered from reservoir

The bodies of Jorgensen and Osman were found in the reservoir. Jorgensen's body was discovered Tuesday and Osman's the next day, investigators said.

Circumstances still under investigation

The circumstances behind their deaths during the trip are still under investigation, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. No cause has been determined.

School district mourns loss

The Iowa City Community School District said Hannah and Ahmed were deeply valued members of the community. Counselors will be on hand to help the school community through the difficult time ahead.

“Hannah and Ahmed were deeply valued members of our school district community, and their loss is being felt throughout Borlaug and across our district.”

Governor offers condolences

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds offered her condolences and support to the school community as the investigation continues. She said Iowans across the state are standing with them.

“This unimaginable loss touches the entire Borlaug Elementary community and Iowa City School District.”