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Univ. of Nebraska at Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar , who was swimming with a friend, died Saturday in a tragic drowning accident. He was only 22 years old.

Police received a 911 call at 5:45 PM on Saturday stating two individuals were in distress at Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman, Utah -- about 25 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. FOX 13 Salt Lake City

Law enforcement said Mayar's friend, Sa Mafutaga , saw him struggling after reaching the shore, so he reentered the water in an attempt to save Deng, who went under about 35 yards away.

Bystanders saw Mafutaga -- who was unable to reach his friend -- and attempted to help, also entering the water during the rescue attempt.

After several hours of searching, the Unified Fire Authority, South Jordan Fire

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