
A University of Nebraska Omaha basketball player was identified as a drowning victim at a reservoir in the Salt Lake City area over the weekend after divers recovered his body. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Authorities got 911 calls Saturday evening about two people "in distress" at the Blackridge Reservoir, Herriman City police said in a statement Sunday. One man, identified as Sa Mafutaga, was able to swim to shore on his own, police said.
Main Idea: University of Nebraska Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar drowned in a Utah reservoir after a weekend rescue attempt failed.
Key Points:
The death of a University of Nebraska Omaha player is a sad loss for his family, teammates, and nearby communities, and it may renew concern about water safety at local reservoirs.
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