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Glasgow Times
21-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow man Lewis Jack sadly found dead in Australia
Lewis Jack, 22, was reported missing on Saturday, May 17, after disappearing in the Surfers Paradise area. His body was discovered on Tuesday, May 20, near the Isle of Capri at approximately 7.40pm local time. READ MORE: Devastated mum pleads 'this needs to stop' after teen son's tragic death Despite the tragic circumstances, local authorities have confirmed they are not treating his death as suspicious. His heartbroken grandmother shared the devastating news on social media, writing: "It is with a broken heart that I have to say my beautiful grandson has sadly been found. "Thank you for all the lovely words and the shares." Tributes have since poured in for Lewis, who is remembered by friends and family as a kind, joyful, and deeply loved young man. One friend wrote: "I can't believe that I am actually posting this. Lewis can't believe you're gone. "Worst news ever, you'll never be forgotten. No pain like it, fly high. Forever 22, my boy" (Image: GoFundMe) Another tribute read: "Woke up to such sad news to hear of your passing, Lewis, you were such a good lad with the purest soul. "You truly do not know what is around the corner. Rest easy, my friend, until we meet again." A third added: "My heart breaks for all Lewis's family. I wish we could wrap you all in our arms, more so, I wish we could have gotten Lewis safely back to you." A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help support Lewis's family in bringing him home to Scotland. READ MORE: Glasgow commuters face disruption as bus strike set to last six weeks The organiser, Toni-Lee Donnelly, wrote: "On Saturday, May 17 2025, our beloved Lewis Jack went missing at 8pm in the Surfers Paradise area of Australia. "His entire family, anxiously waiting in Scotland, hoped and prayed for good news. "Tragically, on Tuesday, May 20 2025, we received the devastating confirmation that Lewis is no longer with us. "Lewis was one of the kindest souls – his smile could light up any room, and his warmth and humour touched everyone he met. He is deeply loved and will be missed beyond words by all who knew him. "This GoFundMe has been set up to help bring Lewis home to Scotland and support his family with the funeral costs. "Every donation, no matter the size, means the world to us and will go directly toward repatriation and funeral arrangements. "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support during this incredibly difficult time ❤️ The fundraiser has received over 200 donations and has raised more than £7,000 so far. A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Australia and are in contact with the local authorities."
News.com.au
21-05-2025
- News.com.au
Scottish tourist found dead in Australia after ‘plunging into water and drowning'
A Scottish tourist has been found dead days after being reported missing on the Gold Coast. Lewis Jack, 22, from Glasgow, was last seen in Surfers Paradise on Saturday night. Urgent appeals failed to trace Mr Jack who had been on a travelling trip around Australia and South East Asia. However Queensland Police said his body was found in the water near the Isle of Capri on Tuesday night. It is understood detectives believe he fell into the water and drowned. His death is not being treated as suspicious. His heartbroken family and friends have released touching tributes and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help bring him home to Scotland. It said: 'Tragically, on Tuesday, 20th May 2025, we received the devastating confirmation that Lewis is no longer with us. 'Lewis was one of the kindest souls – his smile could light up any room, and his warmth and humour touched everyone he met. 'He is deeply loved and will be missed beyond words by all who knew him. 'This GoFundMe has been set up to help bring Lewis home to Scotland and support his family with the funeral costs. 'Every donation, no matter the size, means the world to us and will go directly toward repatriation and funeral arrangements. 'From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support during this incredibly difficult time.' She added: 'At the moment no funeral arrangements have been made due to us just starting the process of getting him home, however I will update when we have more information.' His grieving grandmother, Margaret Mooney, described him as a 'beautiful grandson' while sharing the news on social media. She said: 'It is with a broken heart that I have to say my beautiful grandson has sadly been found. Thank you for all the lovely words and the shares. 'R.I.P Lewis Jack, forever 22. Love you loads.' Gemma Robertson spoke of her disbelief in the wake of Mr Jack's sudden death. She wrote: 'I can't believe that am actually posting this. Lewis can't believe you're gone, the worst news, you'll never be forgotten. Fly high.' Another pal said: 'Sleep tight Lewis, until we meet again. Your smile would light up any room.' It is understood Mr Jack caught a taxi back to near his accommodation but did not make it home. He was last seen walking on near to a river. A Foreign Office spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Australia and are in contact with the local authorities.'
BBC News
21-05-2025
- BBC News
Glasgow man, 22, found dead in Australia's Gold Coast
The body of a Glasgow man has been found by police after he went missing in Australia's Gold Jack, 22, was reported missing from Surfer's Paradise, a seaside resort in Queensland, on Police confirmed that a body was found in the water near the Isle of Capri at about 07:40 on Tuesday. The force added that investigations are ongoing into the death, which is thought to be "non-suspicious". A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said: "Police will prepare a report for the coroner in relation to the death of a 22-year-old man at Surfers Paradise on Tuesday."While conducting patrols for the missing man, officers from the Gold Coast Water Police located the man deceased in the water near the Isle of Capri around 07:40."The force had earlier issued a missing persons on social media suggest Mr Jack had been based in Australia since 2022 and had spent time travelling around south-east Facebook, his mother Sharon Smith said: "Lewis has been found. My heart is hurting, he is no longer with us, his brothers and I are broken."A Just Giving page has been set up to help with repatriating his Toni-Lee Donnelly said: "Lewis was one of the kindest souls – his smile could light up any room, and his warmth and humour touched everyone he met."He is deeply loved and will be missed beyond words by all who knew him."In a statement, the Foreign Office said it was supporting the family of a British man who has died in Australia.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Tributes pour in for young Glasgow holidaymaker found dead in Australia
A young man from Glasgow has tragically been found dead in the water off the Gold Coast in Australia. Lewis Jack, 22, was reported missing on Saturday, May 17, after disappearing in the Surfers Paradise area. His body was discovered on Tuesday, May 20, near the Isle of Capri at approximately 7.40pm local time. READ MORE: Devastated mum pleads 'this needs to stop' after teen son's tragic death Despite the tragic circumstances, local authorities have confirmed they are not treating his death as suspicious. His heartbroken grandmother shared the devastating news on social media, writing: "It is with a broken heart that I have to say my beautiful grandson has sadly been found. "Thank you for all the lovely words and the shares." Tributes have since poured in for Lewis, who is remembered by friends and family as a kind, joyful, and deeply loved young man. One friend wrote: "I can't believe that I am actually posting this. Lewis can't believe you're gone. "Worst news ever, you'll never be forgotten. No pain like it, fly high. Forever 22, my boy" (Image: GoFundMe) Another tribute read: "Woke up to such sad news to hear of your passing, Lewis, you were such a good lad with the purest soul. "You truly do not know what is around the corner. Rest easy, my friend, until we meet again." A third added: "My heart breaks for all Lewis's family. I wish we could wrap you all in our arms, more so, I wish we could have gotten Lewis safely back to you." A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help support Lewis's family in bringing him home to Scotland. READ MORE: Glasgow commuters face disruption as bus strike set to last six weeks The organiser, Toni-Lee Donnelly, wrote: "On Saturday, May 17 2025, our beloved Lewis Jack went missing at 8pm in the Surfers Paradise area of Australia. "His entire family, anxiously waiting in Scotland, hoped and prayed for good news. "Tragically, on Tuesday, May 20 2025, we received the devastating confirmation that Lewis is no longer with us. "Lewis was one of the kindest souls – his smile could light up any room, and his warmth and humour touched everyone he met. He is deeply loved and will be missed beyond words by all who knew him. "This GoFundMe has been set up to help bring Lewis home to Scotland and support his family with the funeral costs. "Every donation, no matter the size, means the world to us and will go directly toward repatriation and funeral arrangements. "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support during this incredibly difficult time ❤️ The fundraiser has received over 200 donations and has raised more than £7,000 so far. A Foreign Office spokesperson said to Glasgow Live: "We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Australia and are in contact with the local authorities."
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots tourist found dead in Australia as heartbroken family pay tribute
Aussie cops sadly confirmed a body was discovered on Tuesday after Lewis Jack from Glasgow vanished in the popular Surfers Paradise resort. A Scots tourist who vanished in Australia has been discovered in water off the Gold Coast. An urgent missing persons search was launched for Lewis Jack from Glasgow after the 22-year-old vanished on Saturday in the popular Surfers Paradise resort. Aussie cops sadly confirmed a body was discovered on Tuesday at around 7.40pm near the Isle of Capri neighbourhood. His death is not being treated as suspicious, the Mirror reports. Tributes have poured in from Lewis' family back home who shared their heartbreak at the tragic news. Gran Margaret Mooney posted an emotional message on social media, saying: "It is with a broken heart that I have to say my beautiful grandson has sadly been found. Thank you for all the lovely words and the shares." A devastated pal wrote: "I can't believe that am actually posting this. Lewis can't believe your gone, the worst news, you'll never be forgotten. Fly high." A third tribute read: "My heart breaks for all Lewis's family. I wish we could wrap you all in our arms, more so I wish we could have gotten Lewis safely back to you." Lewis is said to have taken a taxi from Cavil Avenue - a bustling nightspot on the Gold Coast - to his accommodation on Chevron Island on Saturday, but did not make it back. He was last seen walking on Gibraltar Drive which runs alongside the Nerang River. A fundraiser has been launched to bring Lewis' body back home from the other side of the globe. Toni-Lee Donnelly set up the online Go Fund Me which has already raised £6,930 towards its £12,000 target. The page says: "On Saturday, 17th May 2025, our beloved Lewis Jack went missing at 8pm in the Surfers Paradise area of Australia. His entire family, anxiously waiting in Scotland, hoped and prayed for good news. "Tragically, on Tuesday, 20th May 2025, we received the devastating confirmation that Lewis is no longer with us. "Lewis was one of the kindest souls – his smile could light up any room, and his warmth and humour touched everyone he met. He is deeply loved and will be missed beyond words by all who knew him. "This GoFundMe has been set up to help bring Lewis home to Scotland and support his family with the funeral costs. Every donation, no matter the size, means the world to us and will go directly toward repatriation and funeral arrangements. "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support during this incredibly difficult time." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
