Investigation into Drowning at Camp Bud Schiele

Rutherford County: On Sunday, Deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to

Camp Bud Schiele located on Boy Scout Road in Rutherford County, North Carolina regarding a missing JROTC member. The JROTC member was there as part of a camp being held by the United States Army ROTC. (NOTE: JROTC is the acronym for Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps)

A group of JROTC cadets were at the lake participating in a swimming exercise. A 15-year-old male cadet went into the water and was not seen again. Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office, Hudlow Fire and Rescue Department, along with Lake Lure Police and Fire dive team members responded to the scene and along with Sheriff’s deputies began a search and rescue operation.

Dive team members located and retrieved the body of a male. Investigators with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office conducted an on-scene investigation of the incident and will continue with investigative follow-up activities. At this time no foul play is suspected and the incident appears to be a tragic accident.

Agencies who responded and assisted:
Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Lake Lure Police Department
Lake Lure Fire and Rescue Department
Hudlow Fire and Rescue Department
Rutherford County Fire Marshal/Emergency Management

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