Brit, 24, drowns in Caribbean waterfall after traveling to Tobago for his aunt and uncle’s funeral
- Justin Arthur traveled from London for the funeral of his aunt and her husband
- The 24-year-old got into trouble while swimming at a waterfall, police said
A British man who traveled to Tobago to attend the funeral of his aunt and her husband, who both died in an accident, has drowned at a waterfall on the Caribbean island.
Justin Arthur, 24, traveled from London to attend the funeral of his aunt Teresa Adams and her husband Christian Adams who died in a car accident on May 18.
According to reports, the pair were driving when their vehicle collided with a truck, which emptied its load onto the Adams’ car.
They were then taken to hospital and were both pronounced dead. Mr. Adams was a firefighter who worked with the Tobago Fire Department.
Justin Arthur, 24, traveled from London to attend the funeral of his aunt and her husband
Tobago police said in a statement that Mr Arthur, who came especially for the funeral, got into trouble after 3pm on Tuesday while swimming at a waterfall on the island.
His body was recovered shortly afterwards with the help of area divers and the Tobago Emergency Management Agency responders.
‘He came to bury his aunt and husband and now he himself is being interned. That’s so sad because he had to come all the way from England to be there and he had to die this way.’ said a relative of Mr. Arthur.
“We will miss him here in Tobago, as will the family in the UK. This is so sad’
His cousin Chavy M Arthur said, ‘One of my best cousins Justin Arthur and he was like my true blood brother. He lived with us when he was 2 years old.
“I can’t believe you’re gone. Justin, please wake up.
“You came to Tobago for the funeral of your Aunt Teresa Alleyne and her husband Christian. You were supposed to leave Tobago on Thursday to go back to England with your beautiful girlfriend and your family.
“You came by last night for your coat. I am so short of words that I feel very numb. My heart hurts.’
The 24-year-old traveled from London to the Caribbean island of Tobago (pictured) for a family funeral
The body is expected to be flown back to the UK where he will be buried.
A spokesman for the Tobago Police Department said they are investigating this tragic incident.
“We are currently investigating,” said the spokesperson. “We collect information and keep all parties informed.” said the spokesman.