A 22-year-old Indian youth, died in a drowning incident, is remembered as "a free spirit" who had dreams of building a better life in Australia.
Ravneet Singh Gill was one of the eight swimmers who drifted out to sea near Gold Coast on 25th December.
Emergency services were called to Duranbah Beach at Tweed Heads, following reports of people in trouble in the water.
who are known for their Jackass-style stunts.
Harrington Twins accused fellow surfers of "standing around watching" as an Indian-origin man, later named as Ravneet Singh Gill, drowned to death.
Twins shared their abusive accusations on hazza_twins Instagram page on Boxing Day. The post has received more than 7000 likes so far.
‘Someone died because people were doing f@!% all’ Harrington Twins
"To all those surfers yesterday at D'bah (Duranbah Beach) who watched two lifeguards, me and my family save six people and one drowned, F*** YOU," the
"If you see someone in trouble you HELP THEM and that kite boarder who nearly ran me over twice when I had an unconscious man in my arms you can get f***ed.
"Some poor family has lost a life because people were standing around watching and doing f@!% all, it's f@!^ing bulls*@!%!!"
Ravneet had been a popular, well-liked and successful student in the School of Business and Tourism at Southern Cross University for the past two-and-a-half years.
In a statement released this afternoon, the university said: “The entire University family pays tribute to Ravneet as a Southern Cross student and as a proud member of his Indian community.
“As a University, we lament Ravneet’s passing and express our sincerest condolences to his loved ones,” said Vice Chancellor Adam Shoemaker.
“At the same time, we recognise the heroism of the surf lifesavers of Duranbah Beach in Northern NSW, who also rescued seven of Ravneet’s friends.
“There is no doubt that this is a tragedy for Ravneet’s family and for all of us. However, it could have been far worse had it not been for the efforts of the volunteer lifesavers who did their utmost to save everyone who was swept out to sea.
Ravneet had a flair for performance and acting, for reciting poetry and for modelling. He undoubtedly had a very bright future ahead of him.
“The University is distraught over this accident,” the University’s Vice President (Global) Monty Singh said.
“We not only express our deepest feelings and commiserations to Ravneet’s family but have offered support and counselling to his many friends.
Southern Cross University has announced to redouble its efforts to educate all international students in Australia about surf and swimming safety.
“As of this year we have introduced mandatory water safety training for all students in their country of origin, long before they board a plane for Australia,” said Mr Singh.
“And we are strong supporters of both Surf Life Saving Australia and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
Meanwhile, the community in Australia has started showing their support for the family through financial donations on My Cause fundraising page.
Ravneet Singh Gill had a passion for Punjabi poetry Source: Supplied
