The two British tourists who drowned on the coast of a popular tourist city at the southern end of the Great Barrera de Arrecife have been appointed.
Robin Reed, 46, and his son Owen, 17, who were from Caja Country in South Wales, were dragged into the sea on April 13, while swimming on a beach without lifeguards in seventeen seventies, Queensland.
The couple was declared dead on the scene after being removed from the water by a police rescue helicopter.
Teowen Stars FC, based in Newbridge in Cajaphilly, published a tribute to the couple on Facebook and said: “Robin was a good friend for many in Teowen and will be missed.”
The statement said: “The horrible and horrible news about Robin Reed and his son Owen.
“Our thoughts and the deepest condolences with the family and friends of Robin and Owen.” Rest in peace both. “
Seventeen seventy are named after the year in which Captain James Cook arrived in Australia.
The Queensland Coronant Court said: “The deaths, Mr. Robin Reed and his son, Owen, have been reported to the Queensland Coronant Court.
“As coronial investigations on deaths are in initial stages, no more information can be published at this time.”
