Teenager, 19, dies on holiday in Thailand as family desperate for answers

18 July 2023 , 05:05

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Daniel Talbot, 19, died on Sunday under mysterious circumstances

A family is desperate for answers after a teenager died on holiday in Thailand.

Daniel Talbot, 19, died on Sunday under mysterious circumstances, with his family now working to bring his body home to the Gold Coast, Australia.

Daniel's family are still trying to piece together what exactly led to his death. The teen's former teacher said details "are a little vague".

Dean Harawira: "At this stage details of his passing are a little vague and the family are trying hard to deal with coroners and insurance and airline companies to get Daniel repatriated home to Australia as soon as possible."

Tributes have poured in online for the teenager, who worked for Padlockd Escape Rooms & Bar in Surfers Paradise.

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Friend Harlem Williams said Mr Talbot's death 'hasn't quite set in yet'.

Friends and family have paid tribute to Daniel

"We love you brother and I can't comprehend that you won't be around to brighten up our day," he said.

"You were loud, obnoxious, super smart, super funny, a good friend, someone I always admired for their commitment and determination. Rest easy my g."

Caleb Upton said Mr Talbot would be sorely missed, Daily Mail Australia reports.

"Wish I could've spent more time than I had with you," Mr Upton said. "You were always the kindest person and a true man."

Daniel's sister Edyn Talbot captioned her profile picture featuring her brother, "please com home to me" alongside a broken heart emoji.

Padlockd Escape Rooms & Bar in Surfers Paradise released a statement on Tuesday saying it had 'lost one of its own'.

"Daniel was the life of the party, the light in every room and the reason for every laugh you'd hear from our game masters," the venue wrote on Instagram.

"We will be closed today to allow our staff some time to process, and please bear with us while we come to terms with this loss as a team."

Mr Harawira has set up a GoFundMe to help the family with the cost of retrieving Mr Talbot from Thailand and with funeral expenses.

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"Daniel's family would truly appreciate any financial assistance you can offer regardless of how small," he said.

"If you are not in a position to donate at this time, we would be so appreciative if you could share it amongst your networks."

The fundraiser had overwhelming success, reaching more than $24,000 of the $30,000 goal within 17 hours after it was launched on Monday.

Hannah Kane