Young Australian man tragically dies after freak accident on camping trip in Kevington, Victoria

A young Aussie has tragically died after a freak accident while camping.

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Young Australian man tragically dies after freak accident on camping trip in Kevington, Victoria READ MORE: Danger to life weather warning issued for Australia: What you need to know By Cameron Carpenter For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:34, 21 October 2024 | Updated: 00:37, 21 October 2024 e-mail View comments A young man has been killed by a falling tree while sleeping in his swag during a camping trip. Alex Oates, 27, was camping with a friend in Kevington, Victoria, when a tree fell onto their campground near Eildon-Jamieson Road, at about 3am on Saturday, Emergency services said the tree may have been gnawed by termites, causing it to fall. Alex Oates (pictured left) has tragically died after an accident on a camping trip Alex's family said he was always available to help his friends.

'The world's lost a beautiful soul,' they said. Police will prepare a report for the coroner. Share or comment on this article: Young Australian man tragically dies after freak accident on camping trip in Kevington, Victoria e-mail Add comment.