Brit dies swimming in Cambodia pool
Brit, 27, dies swimming in Cambodia pool when holding his breath caused him to faint and drownA BRITISH charity worker been found dead in a swimming pool in Cambodia after he held his breath underwater and drowned.
Luke's parents, who are both university professors, said their family and friends were "totally devastated" by the news. Luke's dad, Professor John Walley, an expert in international public health at the University of Leeds, has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his son.Prof Walley said: "Luke was a brilliant young man who died while working to improve global energy sustainability.Mr Walley and his wife Professor Sophie Witter, an expert in global health economics at Queen Margaret University, are still awaiting full details of their son's death from Cambodian police.
She added: "Everyone will miss Luke... he was a very special person, who touched the lives of all who met him."Brit baby feared to be infected by coronavirus as more cases 'highly likely''WE'RE IN HELL'Mystery of huge skeleton washed up on beach as locals say it's Loch Ness MonsterLuke was the eldest of four boys, including Sam, a 25-year-old lawyer, Danny, a 22-year-old medical student and history student Alfie, 20.
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