In a shocking incident, a pier located on Lake Mendota at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has collapsed, endangering the lives of college students who were gathered there. Reports indicate that approximately 60 to 80 individuals were present on the pier at the time of the collapse. The incident occurred as students were tightly packed, celebrating and enjoying a gathering on the pier. With so many people on the structure, it gave way, leading to a chaotic scene. In the immediate aftermath, dozens of students were forced to swim to the shore to escape the perilous situation, while others were fortunate to be rescued by nearby boats.