A devastating camping trip ended in tragedy when a 12-year-old boy, Kaicy Brown, and his grandfather, David Brown, 66, were found dead in their tent. An inquest revealed that their deaths were likely caused by accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, possibly from a cooking stove.
Kaicy was discovered unresponsive by his uncle, who was staying in a nearby tent, the following morning. The family had traveled 200 miles from Berkshire to Powys for what was supposed to be a joyful weekend of camping. However, their outing took a tragic turn when emergency services were called but were unable to save them.
Senior coroner Graeme Hughes addressed the hearing in Pontypridd, noting that a toxicology test would be conducted to check for carbon monoxide levels in Kaicy’s blood. He extended his condolences to the grieving family, saying, “My deepest condolences to all of you for the loss of both Kaicy and David in such tragic circumstances”, per the BBC.
The family, who resided in Earley, Berkshire, had set up camp for the night on September 14. In the aftermath of the incident, investigations are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding David Brown’s death, who lived in Wokingham, Berkshire. The inquest has been adjourned for further inquiries.
In the wake of this heartbreaking event, a fundraising page has been established to support Kaicy’s mother, Jessica, who now faces the unimaginable loss of both her son and father. The fundraising page details the tragedy, stating, “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 Evening Standard reported.
The funds raised are intended to cover funeral costs, create a memorial, and assist with legal fees, as Jessica seeks to bring her son home amid family disputes about where he should be laid to rest. The page emphasizes the urgency of the situation: “We don’t want her to go through any more headaches at this sad time.”
In light of this tragedy, the family has expressed their gratitude for any donations, which will help alleviate the financial burden resulting from this horrific accident and assist other families in need during this difficult time.
