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A University of Michigan student has been found dead nearly 24 hours after going missing in freezing temperatures.
last time Lucas Mattson He was found alive around 1 a.m. on Friday, January 23, leaving a fraternity party. He was reportedly wearing only a T-shirt and jeans, with no jacket, despite temperatures as low as 0 degrees, according to the University of Michigan Department of Public Safety and Security.
After hours of searching for the 19-year-old engineering student in “extremely cold conditions”, police confirmed his body was found on Saturday, January 24. There are no signs of foul play, but the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet determined a cause of death.
Following this tragic news, the president of the University of Michigan, Domenico Grassopublished a statement He offered his “deepest condolences to Lucas’ family, friends and all who loved him” while promoting the ongoing investigation.
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“Sadly, a community of our size regularly experiences student deaths every academic year, and their lives are celebrated collectively at annual memorial services,” he wrote. “Universities typically do not make announcements about student deaths for a number of reasons, but most commonly out of respect for the family’s wishes. However, Lucas’ disappearance and public concern for his safety make the situation different.”
“In moments like this, misinformation and speculation can spread quickly,” Grasso continued, noting that the Ann Arbor Police Department is still investigating the incident. “At this time, what we can share is that prior to his disappearance, Lucas was attending a party as a guest at a fraternity house; he was neither a member nor a pledge. We must let investigators do their work and not speculate until the facts are established.”
Finally, Grasso said he was “grateful for the outpouring of support from so many people,” including those who searched for him during the severe weather.
“As we mourn Lucas, let us recommit ourselves to taking care of ourselves and each other,” the letter reads. “When we come together to support our students, friends and colleagues, we become a stronger community. We can honor Lucas’ memory by showing compassion at the University of Michigan.”
in a to fund me The campaign was started by Mattson’s aunt, who described him as a “special young man” who will be “deeply missed”.
“Our family is devastated by the passing of Lucas,” the summary reads.
Donations will be used for funeral and memorial expenses, as well as out-of-state travel and lodging expenses for the Mattson family, who currently live in Alaska, to “help ease the burden on Lucas’ mom, Lisa, and help her focus on transition and recovery.”
The fundraiser’s goal is just $15,000, but more than $72,000 has been raised as of press time.
While it’s unclear why Mattson chose to leave the party alone without a winter coat, following his death, classmates and others who knew him suggested a “buddy system” should be implemented during dangerous weather conditions to avoid a similar tragedy from happening again. Erica EricksonDetroit news reporter Broadband.
“I feel like someone should have found him, like before he died,” Genesis Padillaa Michigan student said at the time. “I think there should definitely be a buddy system. I know when I go out, my roommates and I always go out together, and I think in that situation, I think it’s better than being caught alone.”
