Australian Jeremy Wann dies on surfing holiday in Indonesia
An Australian man has died while on a surfing holiday with family in Indonesia.
Jeremy Wann, 48, died while surfing in North Sumatra province alongside his teenage son on Thursday.
It is understood Mr Wann, a father to three children, hit his head on a reef and was knocked unconscious.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the family.
“The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who died in Indonesia,” a DFAT spokesperson told NewsWire.
Camera IconAustralian man Jeremy Wann has died while on a surfing holiday in Indonesia. Supplied Credit: News Corp Australia
“We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time.
“Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment.”
DFAT’s consular assistance can include support and guidance to families and liaison with local and Australian authorities to assist with funeral arrangements or the repatriation of remains.
Friends have rallied around the West Australian man and his family, launching a GoFundMe page to support them.
Camera IconNorth Sumatra province in Indonesia. Google Maps Credit: News Corp Australia
“Our best friend and brother, Husband, Father, and Son – Jeremy Wann has sadly passed away in a tragic surfing accident in Indonesia, doing what he loved the most,” the GoFundMe reads.
“Loved and respected by all lucky enough to know him we want to raise some funds to assist with the repatriation process and to support his family during this extremely sad and difficult time.
“We will miss him dearly and will support his family as best we can.”
The page has raised more than $42,000, blowing past its $15,000 target.
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