American student studying abroad goes missing in Rome
John Durkins, an American student on a study-abroad program in Rome, has been reported missing, An American student studying abroad in Italy is missing, his college said.
John Durkin is an economics major from Rye Beach, New Hampshire. He attends Bates College in Maine, but was taking part in a study-abroad program in Rome through Trinity College in Connecticut.
Two days ago, he went to a bar in Rome and never returned, according to a Twitter account dedicated to finding him. His father, Tim Durkin, is in Rome helping with the search.
"This situation is deeply distressing for John's family, his fellow students and the entire Bates community," Bates College said in a statement. "We are working actively with Trinity College to monitor events as they evolve."
Durkin, a junior, is also a linebacker on his college football team.
Both colleges are working with Italian authorities to find him. No more information was immediately available.
