Missing Indian-American student found dead
The friend told her it sounded like her brother might have been running or arguing with someone, she said.
Varughese's Twitter account showed a tweet at 11:17 pm that night reading: "Bloody knuckles ... guess I was in a fight #backdown."
Police said Varughese's body showed no obvious signs of trauma, and no evidence thus far points to foul play in his death.
Rather, Carbondale Police Chief Jody O'Guinn said cold weather might have played a role.
Varughese was wearing jeans and a shirt when he entered the woods, the chief said, and the area's "difficult terrain and low temperatures are believed to have contributed to Pravin's difficulty finding his way out of the wooded area."
An autopsy and toxicology report have been ordered, police said. The autopsy could take place Wednesday.
Varughese's family and friends had travelled to Carbondale to assist in the search. They had offered a reward of $15,000 for information on his whereabouts.
University Chancellor Rita Cheng issued a statement offering condolences to Varughese's family and urging grieving students to visit the campus counseling center if needed.
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Source: IANS