Cornell University PD Recovers Body Of Student From Miami

ITHACA, N.Y. (CBSMiami/CNN) – The Cornell University Police Department has recovered the body of a missing 18-year-old Cornell student from Miami.

The university police wrote on its Facebook page that authorities recovered a body from Fall Creek by Ithaca Falls.

Cornell University PD confirmed it to be 18-year-old Antonio Tsialas.

Tsialas, who is from Miami, had not been seen or heard from since Thursday evening after leaving an event at Phi Kappa Psi.

He was reported missing Friday afternoon after failing to meet a family member.

His mother said Antonio was happy at Cornell, he relished the challenge of his courses and had recently been selected to serve as a campus tour guide. He was chosen to play on the competitive Cornell Mundial FC club soccer, and he was also excited to be rejoining his home club soccer team to compete at nationals.'

Ransom Everglades, where Tsialas went to high school, put out a statement which read in part:

Antonio entered Ransom Everglades as a ninth grader and immediately made his mark. He was an outstanding student, an AP scholar, a debater, a member of the math team, and a trusted goalie on the soccer team. It was fitting that Antonio was a goalie, as he always seemed to be watching over his teammates. He brought energy, enthusiasm and drive to all he undertook, and he elevated the spirits of those around him. He was truly a special young man, and we are all deeply saddened by the loss of Antonio.
Office of the Head of School
Stephanie G. Townsend

Tsialas's death is still under investigation, but no foul play is suspected.

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