In a tragic incident, a Dartmouth College student named Won Jang, aged 20, was found dead in the Connecticut River in Hanover, New Hampshire [60c3416c]. The body was recovered 65 feet offshore on Sunday night [60c3416c]. The cause of death is undetermined, and foul play is not suspected [60c3416c]. However, police are investigating whether hazing may have played a role in Jang's death, following an anonymous report of hazing [60c3416c].
Hanover Police Chief Charles Dennis stated that there was evidence of alcohol and possible college hazing involved [60c3416c]. Dartmouth College dean Scott Brown offered condolences to the community and mentioned that Jang was a fraternity member, snowboarder, and part of the class of 2026 [60c3416c].
The investigation into Jang's death and the possible hazing connection is ongoing [60c3416c]. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hanover Police Department [60c3416c].
This incident raises concerns about hazing practices and the need for universities to address and prevent such activities [60c3416c].
In a separate incident, officials are investigating after a body was recovered from the Flint River in Bainbridge, Georgia [4dbefa40]. The body, identified as a black man, was found floating in the river and was recovered just south of the boat basin [4dbefa40]. The Decatur County Deputy Coroner suspects the cause of death to be drowning and believes the body had been in the river for a couple of days [4dbefa40]. No foul play is suspected at this time [4dbefa40]. The next of kin is being located, and the body will be taken to the GBI Crime Lab for an autopsy [4dbefa40]. The investigation is being conducted by Bainbridge Public Safety, the Decatur County Coroner’s Office, and the Department of Natural Resources [4dbefa40].
