Overview

• Joseph French, 15, died after a wave capsized a small boat near Turkey Point on October 3, and three adult relatives on board were uninjured.
• His family issued a public statement thanking the community for prayers and support and remembered him as a “beautiful and fascinating young man.”
• St John WA expressed condolences and confirmed Joseph was the son of one of its paramedics.
• WA Police are investigating the circumstances of the capsize and will provide a report to the coroner, with no further findings released.
• An online fundraiser is nearing $40,000 to help cover funeral costs and give the family time to grieve, according to the campaign organizer.