Household of Boy, 9, Who Died After Getting Trapped at Seaside Share Tribute

• The household of a 9-year-old boy who died after getting trapped between rocks at a seashore in Australia on Easter Sunday has shared an emotional tribute
• The boy has been recognized as Kaison Greaves, of Queensland, who was on trip together with his household, the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) reported
• “Our hearts are damaged,” the household stated in a press release to the outlet

The household of a 9-year-old boy who died after getting caught between rocks at a seashore in Australia on Easter Sunday has shared a heartbreaking tribute.

On Sunday, April 20 at roughly 3:30 p.m. native time, emergency providers have been referred to as to the city of South West Rocks on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales (NSW) following experiences that “a 9-year-old boy had gotten caught between rocks off the shoreline,” NSW Police stated in a press release obtained by PEOPLE.

“A multi-agency operation — together with officers from Mid North Coast Police District, NSW Hearth and Rescue and Surf Life Savers NSW — happened to work to extricate the boy from the rocks; nevertheless, he died on the scene,” police added, confirming an investigation was underway “to find out the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

The sufferer has since been recognized as Kaison Greaves, of Queensland, who had been on trip together with his household, the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) reported.

His household stated in a press release to the outlet, “Kai was bigger than life. Apparently to [sic] a lot for this world,” including, “He was an adventurer, strong-willed and extremely humorous, and all the time had a cheeky grin.”

“He was an incredible huge brother and his brother says is it raining as a result of the angels are crying for Kaison. Our hearts are damaged,” the household shared, per the publication.

The ABC acknowledged that a whole bunch of individuals had gathered to honor the late teenager at South West Rocks’ Essential Seaside on Tuesday, April 22, and Kaison’s mother, Brook, then thanked anyone who attended in an emotional submit shared on Fb on Wednesday.

“To each a type of concerned in making an attempt to save lots of our boy, we’re so eternally grateful he was not alone in his final moments and we all know you probably did every part you might,” Brook wrote in a submit shared on the South West Rocks Fb web page.

“I hope it’s okay, however I needed to share a few of Kai’s life with you. He introduced [color] to my life, I all the time referred to as him my solar and his brother my moon. You all know Kai was an adventurer. However what you do not know is that there was no telling him what to do. He was a free spirit amassing experiences,” the submit learn.

“From the second he was born … he hasn’t stopped, he was a cyclone of chaos and love. He all the time was strolling 10 steps in entrance of us, all the time in a rush, all the time desirous to go quick and all the time maintaining us on our toes,” Brook added, sharing data equivalent to Kaison desirous to develop into a race automobile driver when he was older and his favourite colours being orange and yellow due to his love for Sonic the Hedgehog.

“Whereas we navigate life with out him, please know that you’ve turned a spot of sorrow for us, into a spot of affection, and we are going to always remember what you’ve gotten executed to assist us. We might be again when we’ve the energy [to]. For now, maintain your family members shut and inform them you’re keen on each second you get,” the submit learn, thanking anyone who had been there for the household.

NSW Police stated in a press release to PEOPLE {that a} report will now be ready for the coroner.

Inspector Peter Walton, from the Mid North Coast Police District, stated, “I can solely think about what the household was going by way of watching all of it unfold … it was a really tough scenario for all that have been there,” per the ABC.

“Indications are that he was simply enjoying on the rocks, and possibly quite a lot of children play on these rocks day by day,” the officer added, speculating that “being wedged [between rocks] with the waves coming in,” could also be a consider establishing the teenager’s explanation for loss of life.

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“I might say watch out and do not exit past your means, however clearly children might be children and have enjoyable and that is only a tragic scenario,” the inspector continued, per the outlet.

A GoFundMe set as much as assist the household had raised over $57,100 AUD (simply over $36,410 USD) as of Thursday, April 24.

PEOPLE has reached out to Brook Greaves for a tribute, however did not instantly hear again.