Minnesota State Patrol trooper dies following accident at Waubay Lake

DAY COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Minnesota State Patrol is mourning the loss of one of their troopers.

In a post on social media, Minnesota State Patrol said Trooper Mollie McClure died following an off-duty accident at Waubay Lake in South Dakota.

According to Day County Emergency Management, authorities responded to a report of a drowning at the lake on Sunday afternoon, and on Monday morning, crews recovered a body.

Stay with Dakota News Now for updates on this developing story.