McClure was known by the Minnesota State Patrol as a "respected trooper, mentor and friend," according to a news release. "Her professionalism, compassion and commitment to service left a lasting impact on her colleagues and the community," the agency said.

Cause of death revealed for Trooper Mollie McClure after South Dakota lake tragedy originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Drowning was the cause of death for Mollie McClure, the Minnesota State Patrol trooper who died Sunday in an off-duty incident on a South Dakota lake, authorities confirmed Wednesday.

The Minnesota State Patrol is mourning the loss of a trooper who drowned in a northeastern South Dakota lake over the weekend.