Sister pays tribute to drowned Briton who ‘died trying to save his friend'
King Edonmi, 29, and Mo Liasu, 27, both believed to be from Ipswich, lost their lives less than 24 hours after arriving on holiday in Albufeira, in Portugal.
The pair are believed to have drowned in the swimming pool at the Duas Palmeiras by LovelyStay apartment complex on Tuesday.
Candles, flowers and tealights spelling out the men's names have since been laid near flats on Ipswich Waterfront, including a note reading: "Miss you - always fly high."
Kemi Edonmi, King's sister, paid tribute to her brother online, writing: 'My best friend is really gone.
'Rest in peace to my big brother and his best friend Mo, we love you and will never forget you both.
'The whole family is comforted by the fact that King died in Christ.
'From Jesus – For Jesus – Back to Jesus. We shall all meet again.'
She also said that he had died while "trying to save his friend's life.'
Some local reports suggested the men had been drinking, but Ms Edonmi insisted this was not true.
'My brother and Mo do not drink and were not intoxicated at the time of the incident,' she wrote.
'Articles with false information and insensitive comments don't know the pain they're causing the people closest to King and Mo.'
A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the families of two British men who have died in Portugal and are in contact with the local authorities.'
The Policia Judiciaria has already been in contact with the British embassy in Portugal.
The GoFundMe page has so far raised over £25,000, which will go towards the repatriation costs.
The Policia Judiciaria, Portugal's criminal investigation police, said the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
A spokesperson said: 'The inspection of the scene revealed no evidence of criminal activity.
'Witnesses to the events were interviewed, confirming the investigation's belief that it was an accident.'
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