Bluefield State University Student Dies After Brush Creek Falls Incident

Bluefield State University student dies after Brush Creek Falls incident

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – A student enrolled at and attending Bluefield State University has died after an incident at Brush Creek Falls, according to officials from the university. University o…

Bluefield State student dies at Brush Creek Falls in Mercer County

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A student at Bluefield State University died while on a school sanctioned outing to Brush Creek Falls. According to the state’s Natural Resources Police, Maleek Ayonrinde, 21, of Baltimore, Maryland drowned while swimming at the falls. Witnesses say Ayonrinde, along with several other students, jumped from the top of the falls into the water below. He came to the surface once after hitting the water, but went under again and n…

Bluefield State University issues statement after death of a student

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) - A student enrolled and attending Bluefield State University passes away after an incident at Brush Creek Falls, according to a statement from the University. The press release states the following; Bluefield State University confirms the death of a BSU student following an incident at Brush Creek Falls on Saturday, September 5, [...]

Bluefield State student confirmed dead

Bluefield State University has confirmed the death of a BSU student following an incident at Brush Creek Falls on Saturday, September 5th.

College student dies following incident at Brush Creek Falls

BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Bluefield State University student has died following an incident at Brush Creek Falls, according to the university. The incident occurred Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Local and state authorities responded to Brush Creek Falls and conducted search and recovery efforts. University faculty, staff and students have been notified of the death. […]