UC Berkeley student identified in suspected frat party drowning

The Brief

  • UC Berkeley student George Mauricio Salinas, 19, died after a suspected drowning at an Alpha Delta Phi fraternity party.
  • Police found more than 300 attendees, and noted there was heavy alcohol use, and issued a public nuisance notice to the frat.
  • Alpha Delta Phi released a brief statement, saying its priority is the “safety and well-being of all members and guests.”

BERKELEY, Calif. A University of California, Berkeley student who died after a suspected drowning at an off-campus fraternity party has been identified.

The Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau said the victim was 19-year-old George Mauricio Salinas of San Diego. He died on Nov. 17 after spending several days in critical condition at a local hospital.

Foul play is not suspected, officials said previously.

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