Trooper Mollie McClure (Minn. State Patrol)
WAUBAY, S.D. (KFGO) – A trooper with the Minnesota State Patrol has drowned in a northeastern South Dakota lake.
Trooper Mollie McClure drowned Sunday afternoon on Waubay Lake. Her body was recovered on Monday.
McClure joined the patrol in October 2021. She served in the patrol’s St. Cloud District. The patrol says she quickly earned a reputation as a respected trooper, mentor, and friend. In 2023, a video of her rescuing a baby deer trapped in a roadside fence went viral on YouTube.
The patrol extended its heartfelt condolences to Trooper McClure’s family, friends, and fellow troopers during this profoundly difficult time. The agency stands united in support and honor of her memory.
The State Patrol expressed its sincere gratitude to its partners who provided support throughout the incident, including the Day County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, South Dakota Highway Patrol, Day County Emergency Management, Codington County Search and Rescue, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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