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Too young to die ... Tasmania man Rye Hunt.
THE remains of backpacker Rye Hunt, who died while travelling in Brazil, are expected to return to his Hobart home this weekend.
The 25-year-old’s body was found washed ashore at Marica near Rio de Janeiro on June 8 following a desperate search after his disappearance 18 days earlier.
Brazilian authorities believe Mr Hunt may have died from dehydration or drowning after attempting to swim while under the influence of recreational drugs.
Rye’s girlfriend, Bonnie Cuthbert, is expected to arrive back in Hobart with his ashes this weekend.Source:AP
His uncle Michael Wholohan and girlfriend Bonnie Cuthbert are expected to arrive back in Hobart with his ashes some time on Saturday or Sunday.
Hunt died in Brazil but a bit of him lives on in Hobart.
Edward James Rye was born on Monday night to Mr Hunt’s sister Romany Brodribb.
“We wanted to give (Edward) a little nod to his uncle,†Ms Brodribb told The Mercury this week.