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Horror as boy, 12, and grandfather found dead inside tent during family camping trip | UK | News


Tributes have flooded in for a Berkshire boy and his grandfather who were found dead in a camping tent in Wales.

Kaicy Rakai Zelden Brown, 12, and his grandad David Brown, 66, died in a suspected accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

An inquest heard it may have been caused by their cooking stove.

Kaicy and David were both found unresponsive by the boy’s uncle at around 11am on September 14. He had been sleeping in a tent nearby.

The family had travelled from Early in Berkshire – around a 200-mile trip – and stayed overnight, before the tragedy struck.

Emergency services were called to the scene, but the pair could sadly not be saved.

Senior coroner Graeme Hughes said at Pontypridd Coroner’s Court that the toxicology report would demonstrate the carbon monoxide levels in the boy’s blood.

Mr Hughes told the family: “My deepest condolences to all of you for the loss of both Kaicy and David in such tragic circumstances.”

An investigation is also ongoing into the death of Kaicy’s grandfather, David, who lived in Wokingham, Berkshire, the court heard.

The inquest has since been adjourned to a later date.

Kaicey’s former primary school paid tribute to the young boy, who they said was an “exceptionally talented artist” who made friends with ease and was “loved by his classmates and adults alike for his easy-going nature and support for others.”

A GoFundMe has been set up to help devastated mum Jessica, who lost both her son and father in the “unimaginable” incident.

The crowdfunder read: “On 15th September the unimaginable happened to her son Kaicy, 12 and her father. They passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning on a camping trip.

“The money raised will go towards funeral costs, a memorial and legal fees as Jess wants to bring her boy home, as there is disputes within the family about where he will be laid to rest. 

“We don’t want her to go through anymore headache at this sad time. Any donations would be greatly appreciated to help relieve the financial burden of this tragic accident, also to help many families in need.”

So far, more £1,500 has been donated to the fundraiser, which has a £5,000 target. 

A second page has been set up to support David’s widow, Mandy. The page was set up by Sonning Church of England Primary School, where Kaicy attended before starting secondary school.

The GoFundMe read: “This is a desperately sad situation, not least of all because Kaicy was only 12 years old. 

“We, as a school and local community of parents, friends and colleagues, are in shock, and we are all sending our condolences and deepest love and support to Mrs Brown, Reo and their family at this time.”



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