A man who drowned on a Victorian beach has been identified as “kind-hearted” high school teacher Christopher Onuorah.
Onuorah, who was born in Nigeria, was found floating by a motorcyclist last Friday off Rye Beach on the Mornington Peninsula, 100 kilometers south of Melbourne’s CBD.
His friends living in Australia have set up a fund to raise enough money to send his remains to Nigeria to his family and help them cover the cost of his burial.
Emmanuel Ado, who created the GoFundMehe wrote that “Christopher was a beacon of light to all who knew him.”
‘(He was) kind-hearted, full of life and deeply loved by his family and friends. His untimely passing has left a void in the lives of those who loved him.’
Ado added that “Christopher’s life, although tragically cut short, will always be remembered for the love, kindness and positivity he brought to those around him.”
“Let us honor his memory by showing his family the same love and support he gave to so many people.”
Onuorah taught mathematics and science at Staughton College, in Melton South, a suburb of Melbourne.
A man who drowned on a Victorian beach has been identified as ‘kind-hearted’ high school teacher Christopher Onuorah (pictured)
He wrote on his LinkedIn profile that “I pride myself on approaching each child as a unique individual with specific learning needs.”
“I am passionate about using my experience to achieve the holistic development of children.”
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