Binghamton University student Andrew Desiderio, 21, died in a hiking accident on Monday, according to a Dateline announcement.
Desiderio, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, was originally from Mineola, New York. Throughout his time at the University, Desiderio was heavily involved on campus. In 2013, Desiderio joined the Mineola Fire Department and worked his way up the ranks to become a junior lieutenant in 2016. His unit, Truck 2, posted a statement on their Instagram page. Truck 2 said Desiderio loved participating in outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, mountain biking and hiking. “Although he has left us all too soon, we remember that Andrew was doing what he loved,” the post stated. “Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Rest easy Andrew.”