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.COLLEGE SENIOR KILLED AFTER 'ACCIDENTALLY' FALLING FROM TROPICAL ISLAND HOTEL BALCONY DAYS BEFORE GRADUATIONSigma Pi Fraternitys national chapter and Cal State Fullerton did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.Several members of the fraternity jumped in to save the six students, according to Sigma Pis Cal State Fullerton chapter. "Tragically, Simon was swept away by a sudden wave that separated him from one of the rescuers," the fraternity said. "He disappeared beneath the water."FAMILY OF COLLEGE STUDENT WHO DIED IN NASHVILLE FILES WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT AGAINST FRATERNITYThe students called 911, with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, along with additional agencies, deploying divers, remotely operated vehicles and sonar to search for Daniel.Daniel "went under the water on Saturday and did not resurface," sheriff's deputies said, according to FOX 11.The San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for additional information.FIVE ILLEGALS CHARGED IN ALLEGED MARITIME HUMAN SMUGGLING ATTEMPT THAT LEFT CHILD DEADDaniels 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."[Simon] was known for his love of music, boundless energy and kind spirit," Sigma Pis 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."