South Bend man drowns in St. Joseph’s Lake | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › South Bend man drowns in St. Joseph’s Lake South Bend man drowns in St. Joseph’s Lake Published: July 04, 2021 Author: Dennis Brown University Seal A 29-year-old South Bend man drowned Friday night (July 2) after jumping into St. Joseph’s Lake at the University of Notre Dame. The Notre Dame Police Department received a 911 call at approximately 7:01 p.m. reporting that a man had climbed a fence and jumped off a pier at what is a closed beach on the east side of the lake. Officers arrived within two minutes but were unable to see the victim under the murky water. Notre Dame Fire Department personnel arrived about five minutes later and launched a boat but also were unable to locate the man. Divers from the South Bend Fire Department arrived soon thereafter and found the man at the bottom of the lake. Emergency personnel performed CPR on the beach before the man was transported to Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. University officials do not know of any affiliation the man had with Notre Dame. The prayers of the Notre Dame community are with his family and friends. Posted In: University News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 Congresswoman Liz Cheney to speak at Notre Dame on the future of democracy September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 22, 2022 ND Forum keynote event to feature Emmy Award-winning actors in Theater of War Productions’ presentation of ‘The Suppliants’ in Notre Dame Stadium September 21, 2022 In annual address to faculty, Father Jenkins outlines campus-wide vision for elevating excellence September 15, 2022 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helps to expand Notre Dame pre-college programs for Hoosier high school students For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn