The parents of a teen who died after a tragic accident on holiday in Bulgaria say they are devastated by his death.
The death of Daniel Smyth, 19, sent 'shockwaves' throughout his family and friends and now they are raising money to bring his body home, reports Belfast Live.
Daniel's mother, Jema McAuley, has given her thanks to the community in Co Derry town for their support.
She said: "We are all devastated over here over the tragic accident Daniel had [in the] early hours of this morning in his hotel bathroom. I don't really know what to say but Martin J Smyth and myself want to thank all of you for your messages and thank you to our families who have been amazing.
"There has been that many messages I can't bear to look at them, but thank you so much for all your support. Fly high my baby boy. Love you so much."
In an online fundraising appeal, Ellen Devenney-Adams wrote: "Daniel’s death has sent shockwaves of heartbreak throughout our entire family and his circle of friends.
"Daniel had the most cheeky, infectious smile and was kind and loving to everyone he came in contact with. Our family will truly never be the same without him.
"He was destined for the greatest things in life and we want to bring him home and give him the biggest and best send off without any pressure on his grieving parents.
"The whole town has had the kindest words to say about Daniel and we couldn’t be more proud to know he was just a beautiful soul to everyone he ever met. We as a family will take comfort in your kind words for days and years to come while we process to loss of our Daniel Ganky Smyth."
The online fundraiser can be accessed via GoFundMe here.
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