- Tasmanian teenager killed by falling branch identified
- Malakai Revill, 17, had been cutting down trees with his father.
- The teenager is remembered as a “kind and gentle soul”
- Fundraising campaign launched to give teenager the ‘farewell he deserves’
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A teenager who died when a tree branch fell on him while collecting firewood with his father is being remembered as a “kind and gentle soul”.
Malakai Revill, 17, was felling trees in Dover, in Tasmania’s far south, when he was struck by a tree branch shortly after 4pm on Sunday.
Despite the efforts of police and paramedics, Malakai sadly died at the scene.
His father was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
TO GoFundMe The campaign organized by Joanne Denehey-Shreeve has raised more than $5,000 to give Malakai “the send-off he deserves.”
She said the Revill family is going through an “extremely difficult time right now.”
“To everyone who has participated and donated or shared my post, I would like to thank you on behalf of the Revill, Beattie and Shreeve families,” she said.
‘Most of all, to honor a beautiful young man, Malakai Revill, a truly gentle and kind soul and the best friend you could wish for your son.
Tasmanian teenager Malakai Revill, 17, was felling trees in Dover, in Tasmania’s far south, when he was struck by a tree branch shortly after 4pm on Sunday.
‘I created this page thinking it wouldn’t reach many people, I am overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity and compassion towards Malakai and his family.
“I think thanking all of you is not enough for making this happen. I am so proud to live in a place where we support each other when we need it.”
Tasmanian Police told Daily Mail Australia the investigation was ongoing.
“This is expected to take some time to finalise,” a spokeswoman said.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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