UC Berkeley Student's Body Recovered from Lake Anza

Authorities confirm the 22-year-old's death after a four-day search.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The body of Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a UC Berkeley graduate student who went missing on Tuesday, was recovered on Saturday from Lake Anza in the Berkeley hills. Authorities have not yet provided details on the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death.

Why it matters

The tragic death of a young student has shaken the UC Berkeley community, raising concerns about campus safety and mental health resources for students. Lake Anza is a popular recreation area, but this incident highlights the potential dangers of the location.

The details

Divers with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office recovered Sreenivasaiah's body from Lake Anza shortly after 2 p.m. on Saturday. Berkeley police had been searching for the 22-year-old chemical engineering student since he went missing on Tuesday, reportedly upset over a relationship issue. He was last seen on the 1700 block of Dwight Way.

  • Sreenivasaiah went missing on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • His body was recovered from Lake Anza on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Saketh Sreenivasaiah

A 22-year-old graduate student in the chemical and biomolecular engineering department at UC Berkeley, who had an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology in Madras.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that recovered Sreenivasaiah's body from Lake Anza.

Berkeley Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that had been searching for Sreenivasaiah since his disappearance.

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What’s next

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding Sreenivasaiah's disappearance and death. The university is expected to provide support and resources to the campus community in the wake of this tragedy.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of mental health awareness and support services for students, as well as the need for improved safety measures and emergency response protocols at university campuses.