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WSU student dies after drowning incident at Blue Pool in Oregon

A Wichita State University student has died after drowning in Oregon, authorities say. The incident occurred Friday after 21-year-old Kenny Truong jumped into the Blue Pool in the Willamette National Forest.

Illustration depicting a forest pool with rescue gear suggesting a drowning investigation

Investigators report that Truong struggled to swim to shore and disappeared beneath the surface. Search or recovery details are not provided in the available information.