Aalaap Narasipura, a 20-year-old Indian-origin student of Cornell University was found dead in New York on 19 May.
Aalaap, who was a senior electrical engineering student at Cornell's College of Engineering, was reported missing since Wednesday, 17 May. Cornell University Police were investigating the matter post his friends reported that Aalaap had not been seen after 3 am on 17 May.
Police had searched gorges and adjacent natural areas in Ithaca.
Earlier authorities had issued an advisory describing Narasipura as a dark-skinned male, 5-feet-9 inches tall.
Cornell University Police, working with the New York State Police, the Ithaca Police Department and the Ithaca Fire Department, found his body on 19 May from Fall Creek, a short distance upstream from Ithaca Falls.
Cornell University Police confirmed Narasipura's identity.
Police said the circumstances of Narasipura's death are still under investigation, but no foul play is suspected.
More details are awaited.
Vice President for Student and Campus Life, Ryan Lombardi expressed "profound sadness" at the death of Narasipura.
He described Narasipura as an “ambitious student” who was scheduled to graduate early this December.
"He was active on the Ultimate Frisbee team, enjoyed taking photos, and planned to continue at Cornell to pursue a Master of Engineering degree," he said in a statement.
(With inputs from PTI)
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