Body Found Confirmed As Missing Radnor Grad

The body of a man pulled from the Providence River Tuesday has been confirmed by the Rhode Island Department of Health as the missing Radnor High School graduate Sunil Tripathi, according to the Providence Journal.

Tripathi, a student at Brown University in Providence, R.I., was last seen on March 16.

The cause of death is still under investigation, but the medical examiner does not suspect foul play, according to NBC Philadelphia.

Tripathi was wrongly linked last week to the Boston Marathon bombings after suspect photos released by the FBI had some speculating one of the men resembled the missing 22-year-old.

Tripathi’s family has maintained a Facebook page trying to aid in the search for him.

The family posted the following message Thursday morning:

On April 23, our beloved Sunil was discovered in the waters off India Point Park in Providence, Rhode Island.

As we carry indescribable grief, we also feel incredible gratitude. To each one of you–from our hometown to many distant lands–we extend our thanks for the words of encouragement, for your thoughts, for your hands, for your prayers, and for the love you have so generously shared.

Your compassionate spirit is felt by Sunil and by all of us.

This last month has changed our lives forever, and we hope it will change yours too. Take care of one another. Be gentle, be compassionate. Be open to letting someone in when it is you who is faltering. Lend your hand. We need it. The world needs it.

With love,

The Tripathi Family

Sunil Tripathi grew up in Radnor, according to his family, but had been living in Providence since 2008.

Previous Stories:

• March 22: Radnor Alum Missing in Rhode Island
• March 23: Missing Radnor Alum's Family Asks For Help
• March 29: Video Reveals New Clues in Case of Missing Radnor Alum
• April 19: Boston Bombing Suspect Not Missing Radnor Alum
• April 24: