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Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Massachusetts fraternity brother, 21, dies in freak accident in Bahamas
A Massachusetts college senior died a week before graduation after falling from a hotel balcony during a class trip to the Bahamas. Gaurav Jaisingh, 21, attended the annual Bentley University senior class trip on Sunday when the freak tragedy occurred. The Royal Bahamas Police Force responded to Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino around 10 p.m. to a report of someone falling from a balcony. '[Jaisingh] was inside his hotel room with other roommates when it is reported that he accidentally fell from an upper-level balcony,' police said. 'He was later found unresponsive on a lower floor.' 'Emergency Medical Service responded and transported the male to the hospital; however, he succumbed while en route.' Bentley University confirmed that Jaisingh, a finance major, was the student who was killed. 'We are profoundly sad to confirm that one of our students, Gaurav Jaisingh, passed away last night in a tragic accident during the annual senior class trip in the Bahamas,' the university told WCVB. Jaisingh was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity and the South Asian Students Association, according to his LinkedIn. He served as the fraternity pledge coordinator from January 2024 to August 2024 and was also involved in the university's new student programs as an orientation leader and tour guide. Photos on social media showed the college senior had traveled to Puerto Rico weeks earlier for spring break. Friends started to flood the comments of Jaisingh's last post with tributes and condolences. 'Miss you brotha,' one person said. 'RIP,' added another. 'Couldn't have asked for a better pledge uncle,' a third person said. After graduation, he was set to start a full-time position as a Client Solutions Associate at FactSet in New York City, having previously completed a summer internship with the company. Jaisingh is from Shrewsbury, and lived with his parents in their $1.1million home they purchased in 2018. Bentley is a small private university located in Walthman, just 12 miles outside of Boston. Tuition is $87,820 per year. Jaisingh was set to graduate at the university's undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. For two decades, the school has offered the graduating class a five-day, four-night trip to the Bahamas during the week between finals and commencement. According to the school website, 'Registered participants will have a four night stay at The Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino, opportunities for nightly social events and activities, dining at local establishments and other community engagement opportunities. 'Through a connection with classmates, contributions to the local Bahamian community, and an exploration of the country's distinctive culture and traditions, Bentley in Bahamas has become a cherished tradition. 'It is a one-of-a-kind experience that seniors hold onto long after they walk across the stage at Commencement.'
The Independent
13-05-2025
- The Independent
College student dies after falling from hotel balcony on trip to Bahamas: ‘An enormous tragedy'
A Bentley University student from Massachusetts died after falling from a hotel balcony during the school's senior class trip to the Bahamas. "We are profoundly sad to confirm that one of our students, Gaurav Jaisingh, passed away last night in a tragic accident during the annual senior class trip in the Bahamas," the school said in a statement. "We share our deepest condolences with Gaurav's family, friends and loved ones." The school indicated that an investigation was underway, but noted that it appears as though Jaisingh accidentally fell from a balcony. The university said further information would be made available as it's uncovered. According to Bentley's website, the university travels to the Bahamas every year between finals and commencement for a senior class trip. "This is an enormous tragedy for our community," Bentley said in its statement. The Royal Bahamas Police Force posted a press update saying officers had been called to the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino on Sunday night after receiving a report that a guest had fallen from a balcony. "According to initial reports, sometime around 10:00 p.m., the victim was inside his hotel room with other roommates when it is reported that he accidentally fell from an upper-level balcony. He was later found unresponsive on a lower floor," police said in a statement. Medical first responders rushed to the scene, but Jaisingh died on the way to the hospital. Jaisingh was pursuing a bachelor of science degree in finance with a minor in computer information systems, according to his profile on LinkedIn. He worked as an orientation leader at Bentley and was a member of the business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, according to MassLive. Bently has declined to provide further details about Jaisingh or the trip, citing privacy concerns for his family. The university said it would provide resources for members of its community that, and noted that its undergraduate commencement is is still planned for Saturday.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Maryland man found dead at Atlantis resort in the Bahamas
A 23-year-old Maryland man was found dead while on vacation with his family in the Bahamas, police said Wednesday. Dinari McAlmont, of Bowie, Maryland, was found unresponsive on a beach on Paradise Island on Saturday, according to a statement from the Royal Bahamas Police Force. A spokesperson for a local resort, Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas, confirmed Wednesday that one of its guests died. Police said a postmortem examination revealed that McAlmont died as a result of drowning, adding that 'foul play is not suspected at this time.' 'Further, police are still awaiting the forensic toxicology analysis, and investigations are ongoing,' police said. However, the 23-year-old's mother, Michelle McAlmont, told Eyewitness News Bahamas on Tuesday that her son's face looked beaten when authorities showed her his body. 'I need justice for my baby,' she said through tears. 'I need justice.' McAlmont's family could not be reached for comment. 'Our thoughts and condolences are with the guest's family and loved ones during this difficult time,' a spokesperson for Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas said in a statement Wednesday. The spokesperson added that the resort will not comment further while it awaits 'police's final report.' In July, an American woman, Taylor Casey, went missing on Paradise Island while on a monthlong yoga retreat. Her whereabouts are still unknown. This article was originally published on
NBC News
10-04-2025
- NBC News
Maryland man found dead at Atlantis resort in the Bahamas
A 23-year-old Maryland man was found dead while he was on vacation with his family on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, police said on Wednesday. Dinari McAlmont, of Bowie, Maryland, was found unresponsive on a beach on Saturday, according to a statement from the Royal Bahamas Police Force. A spokesperson for Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas confirmed on Wednesday that one of its guests died. Police said that a post-mortem examination revealed that McAlmont died as a result of drowning. "Further, police are still awaiting the forensic toxicology analysis, and investigations are ongoing," police said. "That said, foul play is not suspected at this time." However, the 23-year-old's mother, Michelle McAlmont, told Eyewitness News Bahamas on Tuesday that her son's face looked beaten when authorities showed her his body. "I need justice for my baby," she said through tears. "I need justice." McAlmont's family could not be reached for comment. Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas released a short statement on Wednesday, confirming the death. "Our thoughts and condolences are with the guest's family and loved ones during this difficult time," the spokesperson said in a statement. The spokesperson added that the resort will not comment further while they await "police's final report." In July, an American woman, Taylor Casey, went missing on Paradise Island while on a monthlong yoga retreat. Her whereabouts are still unknown.
