Body of Glasgow man who disappeared in Australia found in river

The body of a Glasgow man who disappeared in Australia’s Gold Coast has been discovered in a river.

Lewis Jack was reported missing from Surfers Paradise in Queensland on Saturday.

Police confirmed the 22-year-old’s body was discovered around 7.40am on Tuesday in a body of water near the Isle of Capri.

Detectives believe Jack fell into the Nerang River while under the influence of alcohol and are not treating the death as suspicious.

“It is with a broken heart that I have to say my beautiful grandson has sadly been found,” his grandmother, Margaret Mooney, shared on social media.

“Thank you for all the lovely words and the shares. RIP Lewis Jack forever 22. Luv u loads.”

A GoFundMe has been launched to shoulder the cost of repatriating the body. So far, it has raised more than £10,000.

In the fundraiser, Lewis is described as “one of the kindest souls” and “deeply loved” by those who knew him.

It read: “Lewis was one of the kindest souls – his smile could light up any room, and his warmth and humour touched everyone he met. He is deeply loved and will be missed beyond words by all who knew him.

“This GoFundMe has been set up to help bring Lewis home to Scotland and support his family with the funeral costs as well has help with bills etc while they grieve.”

A spokesperson from the Queensland Police Service: “Queensland Police will prepare a report for the Coroner in relation to the death of a 22-year-old man at Surfers Paradise on May 20.

“While conducting patrols for the missing man, officers from the Gold Coast Water Police located the man deceased in the water near the Isle of Capri around 7.40am.

“Investigations continue, but the death is being considered non-suspicious.”