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Here are some of the latest incidents TEAM Aid volunteer coordinators have provided assistance for.

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August 31, 2025  –  
Saint Johns, 
Florida, 
United States
A 42-year-old male suddenly collapsed on a soccer field and was rushed to the emergency room. Sadly, he could not be revived and passed away from cardiac arrest. TEAM Aid is coordinating the transportation of his mortal remains to his family in Charlotte, North Carolina, and arranging dignified funeral services in his honor.
August 31, 2025  –  
Lakeland, 
Florida, 
USA
A 19-year-old Indian student was tragically swept away by ocean currents while swimming at Anna Maria Beach. TEAM Aid is coordinating the transportation of his mortal remains to his family in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, so they can perform his final rites with dignity.
August 28, 2025  –  
Vancouver, 
British Columbia, 
Canada
On August 28, 2025, a tragic drowning occurred at Cultus Lake Provincial Park in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Emergency responders, including RCMP, Fire, Paramedics, and Search & Rescue, acted swiftly and recovered a young man from the water. Despite their best efforts to save him, he was pronounced deceased shortly after. The victim has been identified as a 22-year-old international student from India. In this time of profound grief, TEAM Aid has stepped in to support his family and is coordinating the transportation of his mortal remains to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, so that his loved ones can perform his final rites with dignity.
August 20, 2025  –  
Dove Valley, 
Colorado, 
USA
A 26-year-old young man tragically drowned while on an outing with his friends. TEAM Aid is assisting with the transportation of his mortal remains to his grieving parents in Maharashtra, India, so they can perform his final rites with dignity.
August 20, 2025  –  
Fremont, 
California, 
USA
A 35-year-old software professional was found deceased at his workplace around 3:00 AM. While the funeral home initially faced difficulties in arranging the transportation of his mortal remains to India, TEAM Aid immediately stepped in, resolved the issue, and continued providing all necessary support until his remains safely reached his family in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. https://www.ndtvprofit.com/world/microsoft-software-engineer-pratik-pandey-dies-on-silicon-valley-campus-at-35
August 18, 2025  –  
Surat, 
Gujarat, 
India
An Indian national studying in Canada on a valid student visa was reported missing on January 3, 2024. His body was recovered on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls on April 29, 2025, and subsequently identified on August 8, 2025. Upon the request of his family, TEAM Aid is evaluating the arrangements to transport his mortal remains to his parents in Surat, Gujarat, to enable a dignified funeral.
August 16, 2025  –  
Fort Thomas, 
Kentucky, 
United States
A 38-year-old information technology professional tragically passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. At the request of his family, TEAM Aid coordinators are arranging a dignified Hindu funeral service.
August 15, 2025  –  
Manteca, 
California, 
United States
A 23-year-old young man tragically lost his life in a semi-truck rollover accident. With the support of the Indian Embassy in San Francisco, TEAM Aid is assisting in transporting his mortal remains to his parents in their rural village in Punjab, India, to ensure a dignified farewell.
August 12, 2025  –  
Bedford, 
New Hampshire, 
United States
An 84-year-old gentleman unexpectedly passed away at his son’s home. Despite the EMS team’s best efforts, he could not be revived. TEAM Aid promptly provided guidance to the family and coordinated a dignified Hindu funeral service.
August 11, 2025  –  
Champaign, 
Illinois, 
USA
A 21-year-old recent graduate from India was tragically struck by a pickup truck while crossing at a traffic light. She was rushed to the hospital but, sadly, passed away upon arrival. With the support of the Indian Embassy in Chicago, TEAM Aid is assisting her grieving family in transporting her mortal remains to Hyderabad, Telangana.

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