THE family of a Wirral man described as a “beautiful soul with the purest energy” are looking for support in bringing his body home after he died jumping from a bridge in Australia.
Joshua Santos Christian, 32, is reported to have jumped from the Noosa Sound Bridge in Queensland on Sunday, March 24.
Jumping from the landmark, which is popular with thrill seekers, had recently been "strictly prohibited" because of construction work ongoing beneath.
He had been with a group of friends who had also been jumping from the popular tourist attraction.
Emergency services were called when he failed to resurface and his body was recovered by police divers at around 6am, five hours later.
The devastated family and friends of Joshua have since set up a fundraising page to help repatriate his body from Brisbane back to his home in Wirral so he can laid to rest at Landican Crematorium in Birkenhead. It has raised more than £17,000 so far.
A tribute on the GoFundMe page read: “Known by many names Santos, Seddon, Sanny, Yoshie, De cha cha... to name a few.
“A beautiful soul, with the purest energy, making everyone feel held and safe in his presence.
“Everyone deserves a Josh in their lives, he was a very special person and touched so many hearts.
“Everyone he met has stories to tell and as hard as it is to accept, our brother has passed after a tragic accident in Noosa, Australia.
“He moved to Australia and was in a happy place smashing life with his Aussie tribe and his loving girlfriend, Becca.
“He passed happy and loving life and always living up to his mottos of "living life in the fast lane"... "here for a good time not a long time"... "sexy first, safety second".
“Josh lived for his friends and beautiful family. He loved finding the joy and passion in everything, he completely embodied music and dancing, both were in his blood, he danced first and thought later.
“Our heartfelt plea is for your support in helping us repatriate Josh from Brisbane to the UK and return to his home, the Wirral.
“The ceremony will be at Landican Crematorium.
“The whole process is very expensive so every donation, no matter the size with help in reuniting him with his loved ones at home as soon as possible. Your contribution will directly alleviate the financial burden faced by his family as they navigate this challenging and complex time.
“Your generosity will bring comfort to his family and loved ones. together we can bring him home.
“For his friends in Australia, you can speak to Dan, Tom, Joe or Dave to avoid any transfer costs. This will then be passed on to the family.”
Queensland Police confirmed that a report will be prepared for the coroner.
The UK foreign office told the BBC it was aware of the case and was providing consulate support to the man's family. 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."
To donate to the fundraising page click here.
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