Oxford River Thames death – mum says ‘our hearts are broken’

The 14-year-old “got into difficulty” in the water on Wednesday evening, May 27, before he tragically died.

Baltazar became the 11th person to die in a water-related tragedy in the UK during the heatwave.

His mum, through the Oxford Timorese Community Association, urged parents to remind their children about the dangers of swimming in open water.

Baltazar L’Quy (Image: Submit)

The representative said: “The mum was actually saying that this is happening to them, and it’s shocking and it’s very sudden.

“But she would like to remind all the other parents, to remind the children when they’re out there – don’t just go into any water and to always make sure that they go with an adult.”

Baltazar’s mum said on social media overnight that “our hearts are broken” by the tragedy while sharing photos of the young boy.

The representative added: “This has been a very painful moment, not only for the family, but also for the Timorese community, in Oxford and across the United Kingdom.

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“This tragedy is very sad and is shocking to most parents – not only within the East Timor community.”

Passers-by said they did “everything humanly possible” to save Baltazar from the water and that he was “not alone” in his final moments.

One passer-by said: “I wanted to send my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family during this unimaginably difficult time.

“I was there that evening, and I want you to know from the bottom of my heart that he was not alone.

“Several of us who were present did absolutely everything humanly possible to find him and help him; we didn’t leave his side for a single moment.

“We are holding you in our thoughts and sending you all the love and support in the world. May your sweet angel rest in peace.”