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The family of an Australian woman who died while travelling in Africa have said they were told she had been murdered. | The family of an Australian woman who died while travelling in Africa have said they were told she had been murdered. |
Melbourne woman Elly Warren, 20, died in Mozambique while on a diving trip. | Melbourne woman Elly Warren, 20, died in Mozambique while on a diving trip. |
The exact circumstances of her death are unknown but there are reports she may have been murdered. | The exact circumstances of her death are unknown but there are reports she may have been murdered. |
Her sister Kristy Warren described on Facebook the moment her family learned of the 20-year-old’s death. | Her sister Kristy Warren described on Facebook the moment her family learned of the 20-year-old’s death. |
“My sister was in Africa whilst my mum got a phone call from one of the backpackers saying to her that her daughter has been murdered, as I heard that my heart dropped,” Kristy wrote on Thursday. “It is a parent’s nightmare to get a phone call like this.” | “My sister was in Africa whilst my mum got a phone call from one of the backpackers saying to her that her daughter has been murdered, as I heard that my heart dropped,” Kristy wrote on Thursday. “It is a parent’s nightmare to get a phone call like this.” |
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has said it is “providing assistance to the family of a woman who died in Mozambique”. | The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has said it is “providing assistance to the family of a woman who died in Mozambique”. |
Warren’s boyfriend, Luke Tempany, said she would be deeply missed. | Warren’s boyfriend, Luke Tempany, said she would be deeply missed. |
“I want her to be remembered for her love of the oceans, whales, sharks and all living animals,” Tempany said in a statement. | “I want her to be remembered for her love of the oceans, whales, sharks and all living animals,” Tempany said in a statement. |
“She had such a beautiful heart that wanted to travel the world diving all the waters, exploring caves and swimming with all different fish.” | “She had such a beautiful heart that wanted to travel the world diving all the waters, exploring caves and swimming with all different fish.” |
Warren’s father, Paul, also took to Facebook to express his sadness. | Warren’s father, Paul, also took to Facebook to express his sadness. |
“My lovely daughter passed away yesterday when overseas. I loved her dearly & I will miss her so much,” he wrote. | “My lovely daughter passed away yesterday when overseas. I loved her dearly & I will miss her so much,” he wrote. |
Dfat’s Smartraveller website warns Australians visiting Mozambique to exercise a high degree of caution and reconsider their need to travel in some areas. | Dfat’s Smartraveller website warns Australians visiting Mozambique to exercise a high degree of caution and reconsider their need to travel in some areas. |
Australian Associated Press contributed to this report | Australian Associated Press contributed to this report |