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Portuguese Police Find No Foul Play in Albufeira Pool Drownings of British Tourists

A fundraising appeal has surpassed its £20,000 target to cover repatriation costs.

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Overview

  • The Policia Judiciaria confirmed there is no evidence of criminal involvement in the deaths of King Edonmi, 29, and Mo Liasu, 27.
  • Portuguese authorities have referred the case to the national medical cabinet, whose autopsy report will determine the precise cause of their drownings.
  • Sister Kemi Edonmi said King was not intoxicated and died attempting to save Mo, countering earlier unverified claims of alcohol consumption.
  • A GoFundMe page set up by friends has exceeded £22,000 to help with more than £10,000 in repatriation and related expenses.
  • The UK Foreign Office is supporting the Ipswich families and remains in contact with Portuguese authorities over funeral and repatriation arrangements.