Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr. dies in drowning accident at Porcupine Reservoir | News
LOGAN — A Utah State football player drowned Saturday afternoon while cliff jumping at Porcupine Reservoir. Andre Seldon Jr. was found deceased by search and rescue teams at approximately 9:05 p.m., almost seven hours after the 22-year-old was seen going under water and not resurfacing. Cache County Sheriff’s Lt. Mikelshan Bartschi said their initial investigation leads deputies to believe this was a tragic accident as multiple witnesses recount the same information. According to investigators, Seldon was reportedly seen diving from cliffs into the water and did not resurface around 2:20 p.m. July 20. Search and Rescue teams, along with dive units, were deployed to the scene to conduct a search of the area. A state dive team and helicopter from the Utah Department of Public Safety also assisted in the search efforts. USU interim head coach Nate Dreiling said, “Our football program is heartbroken to have to endure the loss of one of our own. Having had a previous relationship with Andre during our time together at New Mexico State, I can tell you he was an incredible person and teammate. Our condolences and prayers go out to Andre’s family as we grieve with them over this tremendous loss.” Seldon