Family seeks help to repatriate remains of Filipino international student who drowned in Jervis Bay

The victim’s mother, Evelyn Gonzales, flew to Australia immediately to arrange the repatriation of her son’s remains.

34-year-old Peter Gonzales died after drowning at Greenpatch Beach in Jervis Bay, New South Wales. Credit: Supplied by Evelyn Gonzales / Claire Eugenio

Key Points

• The victim, 34-year-old Peter Gonzales, was among several people who drowned at Greenpatch Beach at around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday.
• ACT and NSW Police, along with other emergency services, responded to the incident. Gonzales was pulled from the water and given CPR, but he could not be revived.
• The family has set up a GoFundMe account to help cover the costs of bringing his remains home and to provide support for the victim’s 11-year-old child who was left behind in the Philippines.

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