A California State freshman died in an accidental drowning while vacationing with fellow fraternity members in Arizona over the weekend, according to the Sigma Pi Fraternity at Cal State Fullerton. 

Simon Daniel, 18, was visiting Lake Havasu River with his fraternity on Saturday when he decided to go for a swim with friends. 

The college freshman entered the water with three fraternity brothers and two sorority members when “unbeknownst to them, recent heavy rains in the Havasu Valley region had significantly increased water flow, creating hazardous conditions including strong currents, crosswinds and swells,” the fraternity said in a statement on Facebook. 

Lake Havasu and the Colorado River near Lake Havasu City, Arizona. (iStock)

Daniel’s body was recovered Sunday morning following an extensive search by authorities. 

Daniel was studying computer science and is survived by his mother, according to the fraternity. Members of Daniel’s family did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

London Bridge over Lake Havasu in Havasu City, Arizona. (iStock)

“[Simon] was known for his love of music, boundless energy and kind spirit,” Sigma Pi’s Cal State Fullerton chapter said in a statement. “He was the heart of the fraternity – genuine, joyful and someone who brightened every room with his brilliant smile.”