Little boy, 8, who died in freak accident at a luxury Fiji resort is identified – as mum pens a heart-wrenching tribute and new details emerge about his final moments
- Cairo Winitana, 8, found dead in Fiji after tragic accident
- New Zealand boy, living in Sydney, was holidaying at a resort
- A GoFundMe has been set up for family
The heartbroken mother of a little boy who died in a suspected electrocution accident at a Fiji holiday resort has penned a gut-wrenching post vowing to love him forever.
Cairo Winitana, 8, from Sydney, was found unresponsive in a garden bed at the Club Wyndham Denarau Island resort in Fiji on Thursday evening.
He was rushed to Nadi Hospital in the capital, where a nurse then reported his death to police.
Cairo, a New Zealand citizen, lived in Australia with his mother Amber De Thierry, father, Clarke Winitana and older brother and younger sister.
On Monday, his mother issued a heartbreaking tribute to her son, sharing a black and white photo of her kissing him on the cheek when he was a baby.
Cairo Winitana, 8, was tragically killed while holidaying with his family at a resort in Fiji
‘I loved you my son from the moment I found out I was carrying you and will love you forever more my beautiful beautiful blue eyes,’ she wrote.
Friends rallied around the devastated mother as they sent their condolences and support.
‘My heart aches for you our girl. We are here.. Always,’ Matekitewai Wana said.
Dani Hibberd added: ‘Our hearts go out to all your family. Soar high little man.’
Cairo’s devastated family now face the daunting task of bringing his body home, with loved ones setting up a GoFundMe to help them cover the cost of travel and funeral expenses as they grieve the loss of their son.
‘As you could all imagine this is a very devastating loss for our family,’ relative Glenys Wana wrote in the fundraiser page.
‘We humbly invite you to offer support for both Amber and Clarke as they navigate through this unimaginable nightmare they are now forced to live with.
‘We all know Clarke and Amber to be the most loving, kind hearted and genuine people.’
They are always willing to offer support to others in need, we sincerely thank you for all the support you are able to offer to them.
Cairo’s mother Amber De Thierry and father Clarke Winitana (pictured) now face the daunting task of bringing their son home
The Club Wyndham Denarau Island resort in Fiji, where Cairo was found near a flower garden on Thursday (pictured)
A police investigation has been launched, with investigators probing whether Cairo’s death was possibly the result of electrocution.
‘Initial information gathered is that the child was allegedly electrocuted however the post-mortem will have to confirm that,’ Fiji police said.
The resort has confirmed it is assisting investigators.
‘We have expressed our heartfelt condolences to the family and our thoughts remain with them at this time,’ a Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific spokesperson said.
‘Our management team is currently conducting a thorough investigation into the incident and co-operating with the police and authorities.’
New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing assistance to Cairo’s family.
Cairo was rushed to Nadi Hospital (pictured) where a nurse then contacted police
