KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The University of Missouri president made a statement after officials found the body of MU student Riley Strain in the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee.

Strain’s body was found Friday morning after an extensive search that stretched on for nearly two weeks after he disappeared while attending a fraternity formal.

Police said they were able to identify the body based on multiple factors, including his shirt and watch. According to officials, “no foul play-related trauma was observed.” An autopsy will be conducted Friday.

Mun Choi, the president of the university, released this statement to the MU community:

“Dear campus community,

I write to you with a heavy heart with the news that the search for MU student Riley Strain has ended tragically. After an exhaustive search by authorities and volunteers, Riley’s body was recovered today in Nashville, Tenn., where he had traveled to attend his fraternity’s spring formal event.

The university is equipped to assist you as you process this loss. Students can contact the MU Counseling Center for support. Additionally, the Employee Assistance Program is available to faculty and staff.

The safety of our community is our highest priority, whether on campus or off campus. If you feel unsafe at any time, please call the MU Police Department at 573-882-7201 or dial 911 in the event of any emergency.

As the Mizzou community mourns Riley, we are keeping his family in our thoughts and offering support.

Sincerely,

Mun Y. Choi, Ph.D.President, University of Missouri”

Strain disappeared while on a fraternity trip in Nashville on March 8. One of his friends called 911 the next morning after saying he went to the Central Police Precinct and called the sheriff’s office to file a missing person’s report.

During the investigation into his disappearance, investigators analyzed several bits of surveillance video from different bars and businesses showing his path through downtown Nashville.