
Two British friends ‘drowned' on holiday in Portugal
King Edonmi, 29, and Mo, 27, died on Tuesday at the Duas Palmeiras by LovelyStay apartment complex in Albufeira, Portugal.
Local media in Portugal have reported that the men drowned and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Tributes have been paid to the pair, from Ipswich in Suffolk, and a GoFundMe to repatriate them has been launched, raising £17k so far.
A tribute from the GoFundMe said: 'On what was meant to be a joyful holiday in Portugal, our two dear friends Mo and King tragically lost their lives, less than 24 hours after arriving.
'What was supposed to be sunshine and laughter turned into heartbreak no one could have imagined.
'They were brothers to many. Gentle, kind-hearted souls who brought light into every room they entered.
'The kind of people who would drop everything to help you, no questions asked.
'They were warm, loyal, funny and full of dreams. The sort of men you never hear a bad word about because there simply were none.
'They were deeply devoted to their families, their friends and their faith. And now, all of that has been taken so suddenly and so unfairly.
'Mo and King, you were loved more than words can say. Your light will never fade.'
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