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A UIndy student has drowned after swimming with friends in Morse Reservoir Thursday, north of Indianapolis.
Authorities say 22-year-old Dai-Jon Parker was found dead after he fell in the water while not wearing a lifejacket.
A dive team found the Parker's body around 6 p.m. at the bottom of the reservoir after a two hour search.
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, witnesses who were with Parker told investigators that he was being pulled on an inner tube behind a boat. They said he fell off after hitting a large wave, and they didn't see him resurface.
The University of Indianapolis issued the following statement Friday morning:
"The entire University of Indianapolis community mourns the loss of Dai-Jon Parker, a senior student-athlete with a vibrant personality who had a great future ahead. This is a tragic situation for everyone involved, and UIndy is offering counseling and support to the people closest to him. Please keep Dai-Jon's family, friends and teammates in your thoughts and prayers."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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