A Dublin schoolboy has tragically died while on holiday with his family in Turkey after getting into difficulty while swimming.
Josh Fleming, 17, a student at Beneavin De La Salle College from Finglas, was in the resort city of Antalya on Sunday (June 14) when the incident unfolded. He later passed away, according to Dublin Live.
A fundraising appeal has since been launched to support his family with the costs of repatriating his body and arranging his funeral. His great-aunt, Anne Marie Portakal, said his "sudden passing has left his family, friends, classmates, and wider community devastated."
"No family should ever have to face the unimaginable pain of losing a child, especially in such tragic and unexpected circumstances while away from home," Anne Marie said.
"We have created this GoFundMe page to help ease some of that burden and allow the Fleming family to focus on grieving and supporting one another during this heartbreaking period."
Anne Marie added: "Any contribution, no matter how small, will be deeply appreciated. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page to help us reach others who may wish to support the family. Josh touched the lives of many people in his short 17 years, and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him."
The fundraiser has already raised more than €12,500 to support Josh's family during this difficult time.
