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Missing Texas A&M student found dead in Austin

Tanner Hoang's body was found on Saturday.

AUSTIN, Texas — A missing Texas A&M University student was found dead in Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.

The body of missing 22-year-old Tanner Hoang was found on Saturday afternoon, APD confirmed. He went missing more than a week ago. 

APD told KVUE that his body was found near the Pennybacker Bridge. On Dec. 27, the department confirmed the body belongs to Hoang.

On Dec. 23, it was reported that Hoang's car was found near the hiking trail leading to the Pennybacker Bridge in Austin. At that point, authorities were continuing their search.

The student had last been seen on the morning of Dec. 16. 

ABC reported his family was traveling to College Station for his graduation and reported him missing when he didn't show up for lunch before the ceremony. 

Hoang was studying mechanical engineering at Texas A&M. 

Police do not believe there to be any foul play in the case.

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