A heroic rescue attempt at Lake Macbride in Johnson County, Iowa, ended with a teacher being seriously injured while trying to save two students during a fifth-grade School of the Wild outing.
The incident happened Tuesday during an educational trip involving students from Borlaug Elementary School. Authorities said two students entered the water, prompting a teacher to immediately enter the lake in an effort to help them.
Emergency crews responded near Macbride Dam Road and the spillway as they worked to handle the water emergency. The teacher was later airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
The school community and local residents are reflecting on the teacher’s quick actions and dedication to protecting students during a frightening moment.
Further details about the teacher’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the incident are expected as authorities continue their response.
