Overview

• On June 2 in Tepoztlan, Al Brown, 50, accidentally touched a live overhead cable while sweeping a roof and died hours before his flight home to meet his newborn grandson.
• The GoFundMe campaign aims to cover repatriation and cremation expenses in Mexico.
• Brown’s wife and two daughters have flown to Mexico to navigate the bureaucratic procedures for his body’s release and funeral arrangements.
• A memorial event at Bawburgh Lakes has been scheduled to raise additional funds and honour his legacy among fellow anglers.
• An avid cyclist and keen fisherman, Brown had recently completed the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail and was helping with DIY repairs in exchange for accommodation.