Scots tourist found dead in australia as heartbroken family pay tribute

AUSSIE COPS SADLY CONFIRMED A BODY WAS DISCOVERED ON TUESDAY AFTER LEWIS JACK FROM GLASGOW VANISHED IN THE POPULAR SURFERS PARADISE RESORT. 11:04, 21 May 2025Updated 13:26, 21 May 2025 A

Scots tourist who vanished in Australia has been discovered in water off the Gold Coast. An urgent missing persons search was launched for Lewis Jack from Glasgow after the 22-year-old

vanished on Saturday in the popular Surfers Paradise resort. Aussie cops sadly confirmed a body was discovered on Tuesday at around 7.40pm near the Isle of Capri neighbourhood. His death is

not being treated as suspicious, the Mirror reports. Tributes have poured in from Lewis' family back home who shared their heartbreak at the tragic news. Mum Sharon Smith said her heart

was hurting as she posted on Facebook: "Lewis has been found my heart is hurting he is no longer with us his brothers and i are broken." Gran Margaret Mooney posted an emotional

message on social media, saying: "It is with a broken heart that I have to say my beautiful grandson has sadly been found. Thank you for all the lovely words and the shares."

Article continues below Gran Margaret Mooney also posted an emotional message on social media, saying: "It is with a broken heart that I have to say my beautiful grandson has sadly been

found. Thank you for all the lovely words and the shares." A devastated pal wrote: "I can't believe that am actually posting this. Lewis can't believe your gone, the

worst news, you'll never be forgotten. Fly high." Another mate shared: "Woke up to such sad news to hear of your passing Lewis, you was such a good lad with the purest

soul." A third tribute read: "My heart breaks for all Lewis's family. I wish we could wrap you all in our arms, more so I wish we could have gotten Lewis safely back to

you." Lewis is said to have taken a taxi from Cavil Avenue - a bustling nightspot on the Gold Coast - to his accommodation on Chevron Island on Saturday, but did not make it back. He

was last seen walking on Gibraltar Drive which runs alongside the Nerang River. Surfers Paradise is a popular beachside resort on the world famous Gold Coast. It is known for its pristine

beaches, bustling nightlife and iconic modern skyline. Lewis left Glasgow and headed down under in November 2022. On his travels he visited Thailand, Bali and Vietnam posing for photos in

different countries. A fundraiser has now been launched to bring Lewis' body back home from the other side of the globe. Toni-Lee Donnelly set up the online Go Fund Me which has already

raised £6,930 towards its £12,000 target. The page says: "On Saturday, 17th May 2025, our beloved Lewis Jack went missing at 8pm in the Surfers Paradise area of Australia. His entire

family, anxiously waiting in Scotland, hoped and prayed for good news. "Tragically, on Tuesday, 20th May 2025, we received the devastating confirmation that Lewis is no longer with us.

"Lewis was one of the kindest souls – his smile could light up any room, and his warmth and humour touched everyone he met. He is deeply loved and will be missed beyond words by all who

knew him. "This GoFundMe has been set up to help bring Lewis home to Scotland and support his family with the funeral costs. Every donation, no matter the size, means the world to us

and will go directly toward repatriation and funeral arrangements. "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support during this incredibly difficult time." Article

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fundraiser here. A FCDO Spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Australia and are in contact with the local authorities.”