Heartbreaking news from Thailand: The search for 21-year-old British tourist Joshua Kershaw has ended tragically. Joshua was reported missing after failing to board his flight home from Bangkok, sparking concern among family and friends. His last known whereabouts were in Pattaya, a popular tourist spot.
This morning, Joshua’s mum shared a devastating update, revealing his body has been found. She expressed the immense pain of her loss and the efforts to bring him back to Grimsby. A heartfelt Facebook post from her read: “As much as my heart is breaking right now. We have now located Josh. But unfortunately he was not alive. We are now trying to get his body back to the UK.”
The news has drawn an outpouring of condolences and support from friends and family. One friend wrote, “So sorry Jen, thinking of you all right now. Been thinking of you all week, was praying he was safe. So sad, RIP Josh.” Another added, “Absolutely heart breaking Jen. Thinking of you, your beautiful girls and family! Sending you all so much love.”
Joshua was declared a high-risk missing person when he missed his flight to London Heathrow on January 19. His family had launched a GoFundMe appeal in hopes of finding him. The community’s response has been overwhelming, with tributes praising Joshua’s kind nature and sending love to his grieving family.
This tragic situation reminds us of the unpredictability of life and the importance of staying connected with loved ones when travelling. Our thoughts are with Joshua’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.