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

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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  –  
Rochester, 
New York, 
USA
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.
August 10, 2025  –  
Bethpage, 
New York, 
USA
A 35-year-old man was tragically found deceased in Battery Park, New York. TEAM Aid, together with one of his close friends, is coordinating the transportation of his mortal remains to his family in Pakistan, ensuring a dignified and peaceful burial.
August 7, 2025  –  
Edison, 
New Jersey, 
United States
A 43-year-old gentleman, on his way to board a flight to New Delhi from JFK Airport, collapsed at the terminal and was rushed to the hospital, but could not be revived. He passed away from cardiac arrest. TEAM Aid promptly extended the necessary support and, with swift coordination, transported his mortal remains to India in less than two days.
August 5, 2025  –  
Fairfax, 
Virginia, 
USA
A 52-year-old woman passed away unexpectedly, leaving her family and friends in deep shock and grief. TEAM Aid, together with her close family friends, worked with compassion and urgency to coordinate all arrangements for the transportation of her mortal remains to Cochin, India. This ensured she could be laid to rest with dignity in her homeland, surrounded by loved ones and honored according to her family’s wishes.
August 3, 2025  –  
San Bernardino, 
California, 
USA
A 33-year-old man tragically drowned while on a recreational boating trip with friends. Witnesses reported that the water was only waist-deep at the time of the incident. TEAM Aid extended heartfelt support to his grieving family and arranged for the transportation of his mortal remains to his hometown of Guntur, in Andhra Pradesh, India. The Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRT) and the Government of Andhra Pradesh graciously provided ground transportation from Hyderabad to Guntur.

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