Body of missing UMass Dartmouth student recovered in Acushnet River

The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that the body of Flordan ‘Flo’ Bazile has been discovered in the Acushnet River. There was a large police presence on Howland Road on Tuesday afternoon with search teams utlizing drones, boats, and divers to help locate Mr. Bazile. The District Attorney’s office told us foul play is not suspected in the case.

UMass Dartmouth released a statement to it’s students stating,

“With Great sadness, I write to tell you that Flordan “Flo” Bazile, a Charlton College of Business undergraduate student, has passed away. Flo was a member of the track and field team and was named Little East Conference Track Athlete and Track Rookie Athlete of the week for the past two weeks for his recent performances. His coaches and teammates described Flo as hard-working, energetic, a champion, and a great friend.”