The family of a Brisbane university student who died after falling from London’s Victoria Embankment have paid tribute to their “perfect boy”, as they seek answers about his death.
Fletcher Beasley, 21, died after falling from the riverside walkway along the River Thames about 2am on June 25.
A London coroner is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
Police told UK media the London Ambulance Service responded to reports of a man in his 20s who had fallen from a height.
“Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man died at the scene,” police said.
Fletcher’s family has established the Fletcher Beasley Fund, which had raised more than $108,000 on Friday.
“The fund will support the ongoing investigation into Fletcher’s death and support the Beasley family and close friends to help rebuild their lives and to bring Fletcher home,” friends of the Beasley and McMullen families said.
“Just as Fletcher would have wanted to help and support others, this fund has been established to support Fletcher’s friends who were with him in London at the time.”
In a heartfelt tribute, parents Katrina and Matt Beasley described their son as the heart of their family.
“He was at the centre of our close and loving family with siblings Sam and Holly,” they said.
“He was our perfect boy.
“Fletcher shared a beautiful relationship with his long-term partner Angelina and made the most of life with the people that he loved.
“Funny, loyal, curious about the world, and always full of warmth, he lived a balanced life, playing sport, running, travelling and having fun.
“As a fourth-year Business and Law student Fletcher worked at a law firm, was ambitious and had a bright future ahead of him surrounded by his wide and loyal circle of friends.”
His parents said his death was an unimaginable loss.
“His loss leaves an immeasurable absence, but his warmth, kindness and love will continue to shape the lives of all who were lucky enough to know him.”
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