ALBANY, N.Y. — A 26-year-old Indian man from Andhra Pradesh, Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, tragically drowned after falling into Barberville Falls in Albany on July 7. The incident has left the Indian community in shock, grappling with yet another tragedy.
Key Details
- Sai Surya Avinash Gadde was a student at Trine University in Indiana.
- He drowned after accidentally falling into Barberville Falls while visiting with family.
- The Indian Consulate in New York is assisting with the transportation of his remains to India.
Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, originally from Chityala in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, died on July 7 at Barberville Falls. The Consulate General of India in New York confirmed the news, expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss. Gadde was a student at Trine University in Indiana, having enrolled for the 2023-24 session.
On the day of the incident, Gadde was visiting a friend's house with his elder sister's family. They decided to visit the nearby waterfalls, where Gadde accidentally fell and drowned. This tragedy is part of a troubling trend, with over half a dozen Indian students and others losing their lives in the U.S. in 2024.
In a separate incident last month, 32-year-old Dasari Gopikrishna was fatally shot during a robbery at a convenience store in Pleasant Grove, Dallas. The Consulate General of India in New York has since developed a special platform to support Indian students studying in the U.S.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Mr. Sai Surya Avinash Gadde," the Consulate General of India in New York posted on X. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to his grieving family and friends."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time," the Consulate added.
The death of Sai Surya Avinash Gadde is a heartbreaking reminder of the risks faced by the Indian community abroad.
The Consulate General of India in New York is providing necessary assistance to the grieving family, emphasizing the importance of support networks for Indian students in the U.S. This incident underscores the need for safety and awareness during recreational activities.