Overview

• Robin Reed, 46, and his son Owen Reed, 17, drowned on April 13, 2025, after being swept out to sea by a rogue wave at Round Hill Head in Queensland, Australia.
• The Newport Coroners' Court inquest confirmed drowning as the cause of death, with full inquests set for November 12, 2025.
• Investigations by the Coroners Court of Queensland remain in early stages, with no additional details released at this time.
• The UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is providing support to the Reed family and coordinating with Australian authorities.
• Community tributes and fundraising efforts, including a GoFundMe campaign that surpassed £7,000, continue to support the grieving family.