The body of a missing UMass Dartmouth student has been found, officials say.

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FAIRHAVEN — UMass Dartmouth officials confirmed the death of UMD student Flordan "Flo" Bazile in an email to students Tuesday night, after a day of authorities searching.

"It is with great sadness, I write to tell you that Flordan 'Flo' Bazile, a Charlton College of Business undergraduate student, has passed away," read the email from UMD Chancellor Dr. Mark Fuller.

"It is always heartbreaking to see such a promising young life cut short. I want our students to know that we are here to support you."

According to the email, Bazile, 21, was a member of UMD's track and field team, and had, in the past two weeks, earned the titles of Little East Conference Track Athlete and Track Rookie Athlete of the Week.

During his time at New Bedford High, Bazile was a multi-sport athlete, participating in football, basketball, track and field and cross country, according to past Standard-Times sports coverage.

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"His coaches and teammates described Flo as a hard-working, energetic, a champion, and a great friend," Fuller wrote.

Earlier Tuesday afternoon, police had asked the public for help locating Bazile, reporting that he was last known to be in Fairhaven, in the area of Howland Road and Coggeshall Street.

Flordan "Flo" Benson Bazile, seen here in a provided photo, was reported dead Tuesday night in an email from UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller to students.
Flordan "Flo" Benson Bazile, seen here in a provided photo, was reported dead Tuesday night in an email from UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller to students.

He had last been seen on the UMass Dartmouth main campus, 285 Old Westport Road, at the Pine Dale Hall dormitories, on Monday, Jan. 15, at 2 a.m., according to the post.

"In the coming days, we will share information with students, staff and faculty about any plans to honor Flo's memory and celebrate his life on campus," Fuller wrote. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Flo's family, teammates and classmates during this very sad time."

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According to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office, Bazile's death is being considered an apparent suicide.

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