Alabama Student Dies in Barcelona, Community Mourns

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Birmingham News Today. A University of Alabama student named James Gracie, known as Jimmy, has died while visiting friends in Barcelona, Spain. His body was found Thursday in the waters near Port Olympic by a dive team. Officials have ruled out any foul play. The 20-something student from the university's campus had been reported missing earlier in the week. His fraternity brothers in Barcelona searched for days before the tragic discovery. The University of Alabama says the whole community feels heartbroken over the loss. They're in touch with Jimmy's family and offering counseling resources to students and staff to help everyone cope. They did chief fraternity, where Jimmy served as chaplain and philanthropy chair, shared deep grief in his statement. They praised his faith and commitment, and noted how his brothers there have been hit hard by the trauma. Alabama leaders like Senator Katie Britt and Representative Terry Soule are sending prayers to the family, friends, and campus.

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