Aussie tourist dies while holidaying in Vietnam as tributes pour in for 'much-loved' chiropractor
Dr Sean Crawford, who was aged in his late 20s, died while travelling in Vietnam on August 5. The specific details of the accident have not been released.
The 'much-loved' chiropractor worked at Wellbeing Chiropractic's Melton and Tarneit clinics, about 25km west of Melbourne's CBD.
'It is with deep sadness we share the tragic news of the passing of our colleague and friend, Dr Sean Crawford, following an accident while he was on holidays recently in Vietnam,' the clinic wrote on Facebook.
'Dr Sean was a valued and much loved member of our team, caring for patients at our Melton and Tarneit clinics with warmth, skill, and dedication.
'His sudden passing has left a profound loss for our staff, patients, and the wider community.
'Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences are with Sean's family, friends, patients, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
'Your passion, kindness, and dedication will live on in the many lives you touched.'
Dr Crawford was born and raised in Western Australia before moving to Victoria in 2010 with his family.
The Melbourne chiropractor went on to study at RMIT University.
Patients paid tribute to Dr Crawford online.
'Still in shock since I received a call from the staff regarding this devastated news, he was such an amazing person who will be deeply missed,' one wrote.
'Dr Sean was an amazing chiropractor so young talented and friendly I felt so comfortable talking to him,' another added.
'The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who died in Vietnam,' a DFAT spokesperson said.
'We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time.
'Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment.'
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