United Kingdom dog breeder died after his van drowned in floods on outskirts of Sydney.
Father-of-two Tony Eakins was on his way to the Royal Easter Show, which is officially opened by the Princess Royal. on Saturday when he was caught up in rising flood waters.
68-year old reportedly was famous and respected dog breeder and judge, described by his friend Robert Zammit as “a gentle soul”. who would “help everyone”.
Mr Zammit told Australia’s Nine News that Mr Eakin “loved his dogs” and was a “gentle person”.
“Tony was not a man who would take risk,” is he added.
“He left home to come to the Royal Easter Show early it would be dark.
“He must have thought it wasn’t too deep.”
body of Mr Eakin was found in his van on Friday morning in Cobbitty, about 43 miles southwest. of Central Sydney business This was reported by the police of New South Wales.
Australia announced national emergency last a mounth later huge stripes of the country was hit floodsclaiming dozens of life.
Investigation of circumstances related to Mr. Ikin death is under way and the report will be prepared for coroner.
