Aussie killed tubing in freak holiday accident in Laos

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Lee Hudswell, 26, from Cronulla was fatally injured after leaping from a tower into a river while “tubing” on holiday in Laos. Picture: The Daily Telegraph
Source: The Daily Telegraph





AS a personal trainer Lee Hudswell encouraged others to be adventurous and push their bodies to the limit – but it was a thrill-seeking holiday in Laos that cost him his life.


The 26-year-old from Cronulla died on Tuesday after jumping from a tower into a river while riding an inner tube, The Daily Telegraph reported.

It is believed Mr Hudswell landed badly and despite attempts by locals and tourists to resuscitate him he died in the Vang Vieng hospital.

Family was last night making arrangements to fly to Laos to bring his body home.

Mr Hudswell, a graduate of Wollongong University, was popular in the Cronulla area and ran personal training boot camps with another man.

His sister Laura Hudswell wrote in Facebook last night: “Our family will never be complete without you Lee.

“He was such a character. The world will be a poorer place without him in it.”

Another friend Dayne Boyd described him as “such a genuine guy” while another, David Boyle, said he was in “complete shock” at the death of the man who was known as ‘Huds’.

Another female relative tweeted “what a tragic accident. What a horrible day.”

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death yesterday and was offering help to his family.

Tubing is a hugely popular attraction in the Vang Vieng area and draws thousands to the area each year.

While some travel websites describe it as “thrilling” it is noted that it can be an “extremely dangerous” activity, particularly if tourists are doing it while drinking.

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