A Bentley University fraternity brother plunged to his death when he fell over a balcony during a pre-graduation vacation to the Bahamas Sunday, according to authorities and school officials.
Gaurav Jaisingh’s sudden death during an annual senior trip was confirmed by the Massachusetts school this week, just days before the college’s commencement on Friday.
“He was gearing up for graduation this weekend, so I hope we take some time to honor him this weekend at graduation,” fellow senior Sydney Bazin told WHDH.
“So yes, it’s just actually heartbreaking.”
Authorities rushed to a Paradise Island hotel room after they received reports of a young man who accidentally plummeted from an upper-level balcony, Royal Bahamas Police said.
Jaisingh was found unresponsive on a lower floor and died of his injuries on the way to the hospital.
Bentley called the death “an enormous tragedy” to the school community.
“We share our deepest condolences with Gaurav’s family, friends and loved ones. While local authorities are investigating, it appears Gaurav accidentally fell from a balcony,” the school said, according to ABC News.
“We will share more information when available while respecting his family’s privacy.”
Jaisingh, a Shrewsbury, Massachusetts native, was pursuing a degree in finance and was part of the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity and several other campus groups, according to his LinkedIn profile.
“It was the last thing I was expecting, especially just a few days away from graduation,” senior Isabella Abeiga told WHDH.