A British tourist has died in the Canary Islands only a day before his 30th birthday in a tragic drowning.
Nicholas Desmond, 29, from Cardiff had only been in Tenerife for a few hours when he got into difficulty swimming in the sea on July 29, Wales Online reports.
At Callao Salvaje, he was rescued but showed signs of drowning and medics were unable to save him after he was flown to Adeje and taken to the hospital by ambulance.
In a heartbreaking tribute, a friend of Nicholas said he was "very bubbly and outgoing and "always had a helping hand for everybody."
Sacha Pugsley said to Wales Online: "He would literally walk the world for me if he could. He was always happy, always bubbly. I don't think I'd ever seen a time where he was upset. He'd never bring anybody down."
She also said: "Every parent's greatest fear is the loss of their child. It happened so suddenly and I know nothing will ever fill the void in their hearts.
"He was such a beautiful soul, a brother, a son loved by all that met him, [he] has left us too soon."
Sacha, 29, has set up a fundraising page in partnership with Reparation Services Trust (REST) to try and bring 'Nicky' back home to Wales.
A balloon release was made in Nicky's home of Gabalfa in the north of Cardiff on the day of his 30th birthday on July 30.
The Go Fund Me page reads: "On the day of 29th July we lost our Nicky after he was rescued from the sea in [the] south of Tenerife.
"The night before 30th birthday our boy was taken from us sent to fly his wings, the tragic accident had left a mark on us all I want to raise as much I can to bring him back from Spain and lay him to rest at home [where] he belongs."
The family are hoping to raise £10,000.
"Our beloved friends & The Gabalfa community have suffered a significant loss with the recent passing of their precious friend Nicky.
"While we cannot take away their pain, we can help this loving family with the many financial burdens they now face. Please consider donating as they lay their son to rest and take the time away to grieve."
