Brit man dies in ‘tragic accident’ just two weeks after ‘dream move’ to Australia as heartbroken family pay tribute
A BRIT man has died in a tragic accident just two weeks after starting his “dream life” in Australia.
Luke Beaufils from Ashford, described as a “wonderful” lad by his family, moved to Sydney after taking a new job offer.
While details around his sudden death remain unknown, Luke’s sister Abigail Beaufils shared the news on an online fundraising website.
She wrote: “Unfortunately on Sunday, a tragic accident led to my little brother passing away unexpectedly.
“Although it’s the most heartbreaking time for our family and Luke’s close friends, the main priority is for us to bring Luke back from Australia to England and lay him to rest where he belongs.”
Abigail added that her family started the fundraising campaign to help bring Luke back – and urged anyone who knew Luke to share his memories as a way to pay tribute.
So far, hundreds of people have donated and offered messages of support to Luke and his family.
One such person wrote: “So incredibly sorry for your loss. We only knew Luke for a week and had the pleasure of having him on our team at work in Sydney.
“He was an incredible person and I can’t even begin to imagine what you are going through. All our love to his family and friends.”
Another said: “RIP Luke boy. Absolutely gutted to hear the news.”
“Will always remember the good times we had together since meeting in primary school. Will always be my best friend no matter what. Rest easy big man.”
A third expressed: “Great memories from infant and primary school. Lovely lad, makes me smile to think about him. God Bless.”
Close friends and family have also paid tributes to Luke on Facebook after Abigail shared the tragic news.
One person commented: “Omg ab, my heart is in my mouth I am so so sorry to hear this! He was a lovely boy always so kind and polite bless his heart rest easy Luke! Thinking of you and your family.”
Another wrote: “So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at such a difficult time.
“Find strength in each other’s memories, and keep talking. Losing a brother is one of the hardest things to have to deal with. Sending love to you all.”
It comes after a Brit suffered a horror ski accident while on holiday in Bulgaria – and is now fighting for her life.
Olivia Corbiere, 23, was put in an induced coma after plunging 15ft from a ski path into a huge ravine in the southwestern town of Bansko.
The young Brit had just celebrated her birthday last Tuesday and flew out to the resort of Chalin Valog with her pals and her sister Phoebe, 19, on Friday.
Olivia – a kitchen designer and an experienced skier – was rushed to Bulgaria‘s capital Sofia on Sunday afternoon after her terrified pals pulled her from the water.
Doctors placed her in an induced coma after she suffered horrific injuries including a broken pelvis, three fractured vertebrae, a broken eye socket and a broken nose.
She reportedly underwent a four-hour emergency surgery where doctors removed part of her skull to stop the bleeding on her brain.
Meanwhile, another tourist was found lying dead in a pool of blood by a cleaner in a holiday apartment in Gran Canaria on Monday.
The unnamed holidaymaker, 33, is said to have suffered a major head injury at the Brit holiday hotspot.
The victim was initially reported to be British, but police sources have since confirmed he was Irish.
The tourist was found dead at roughly 12.30pm on Monday at the Colina Mar apartment complex in the resort of Puerto Rico in the municipality of Mogán in the south of the island.
He is said to have suffered a head injury from a blow or fall.
In nearby Lanzarote, an allegedly “drunk and drugged up” Brit driver is accused of mowing down a family of tourists and killing a four-month-old baby.
British expat Olivia Brown, 23, was allegedly over the legal limit and under the influence of alcohol and drugs when her car mounted the pavement and struck two families last week.
She is accused of manslaughter and drunk driving but had her hearing suspended after she suffered a panic attack.
The hotel worker is currently under house arrest and could be jailed for causing the death of Brit tot Harper Ayton.