A Northern Irish man has been found dead in Malaysia.
Gareth Wetton, from Co. Tyrone, was found dead in the country on Monday, 25 July.
His body was found following a plea from his girlfriend on Facebook who had reported him as missing.
He had been living in Australia for a number of years, but originally grew up in the Stewartstown area of Tyrone and attended Dungannon Integral College.
It's understood the alarm was raised when he did not get on a flight to Kuala Lumpur on 22 July.
The Co. Tyrone man had been living in Australia for several years before his death. (Source: Facebook)An investigation has been opened into the cause of his death.
Many of his friends have paid tribute to the popular Tyrone man online.
"Can't believe this has happened, shocked is an understatement. Rest in peace Gareth, you'll never be forgotten."
He has been described aas a "gent" and a "good, kind, decent soul".
An online funding campaign had been set up by a friend oto help Mr Wetton's family repatriate his remains. However, the family have since released a statement distancing themselves from the fund, saying:
"The family of Gareth Wetton is coming to terms with the news of his sudden death. We would like to express appreciation for the kindness and generosity shown to date, however, we wish to treat this as a private family matter, which is not associated with any public campaign or appeal. We request that our wishes are respected at this very difficult time."
It's understood the family is being assisted by the Keven Bell Repatriation Trust.
The trust, which was set up in August last year, helps Irish families repatriate the remains of relatives who have died abroad.
Colin Bell established the Trust following the hit and run of his 26-year-old son, Kevin, in New York in June 2013.
So far this year, the Kevin Bell Trust has assisted over 100 Irish families.
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