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Local sources from Australia: The Independent, PEOPLE.
UK coverage: BBC.

Tragedy struck on Saturday when a 23-year-old Australian man, Josh Taylor, died after being buried in a sand hole at a remote campsite on Bribie Island in Brisbane. Taylor had been at the beach with his friends and family when he fell into the hole, which had been dug to roast a pig. According to an eyewitness, Nathan, Taylor had stood up from his chair before losing his footing and falling into the hole when the walls caved in on him. It took about 15 people to free Taylor from the sand, but he didn’t have a pulse. He was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical state, where he succumbed to his injuries on Thursday.

The Queensland police are conducting further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident and believe there may be numerous people who were present and are yet to speak with police. Taylor’s family confirmed in an emotional statement that his life support had been switched off on Thursday afternoon. They described him as the “best son, brother, boyfriend, and mate we could all have wished for” who was loved and will be “missed every minute of every day.” A fundraiser created on behalf of Taylor’s parents has raised more than A$66,000 (£34,643) to support the family.

This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing each moment with loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Taylor family during this difficult time.