A family are desperately trying to raise thousands of pounds to bring home a 31-year-old Bolton woman who died during a solo holiday in Morocco.
Clare Webb, originally from the Heaton area of Bolton, was found dead in her hotel room in the coastal city of Agadir on Friday, October 9, just a day after flying out for a four-day break.
Her devastated family are now facing a bill of more than £6,000 to repatriate her body to the UK so they can lay her to rest.
Clare's younger sister, Angel Davies, 25, has launched a GoFundMe appeal to help cover the costs.
She said their mother had received the news every parent dreads when police arrived at her door to tell her Clare had died.
Angel said: "No parent should have to plan their child's funeral, let alone figure out how to get them home from another country with not a clue where to start."
Clare had travelled to Morocco alone on October 8.
She had been looking forward to relaxing on the beach, going horse riding and trying local food during her trip.
Her family said she had spoken about how happy she was before leaving.
The former Thornleigh High School and Bolton College student had previously worked as an accounts manager before returning to university to study accountancy.
Angel described her sister as a unique character who loved travelling, singing and getting tattoos.
She said: "She was the most unique person. She was definitely one of a kind. There was no one else like Clare. She lived life to the full.
"She just didn't care. If she wanted a new tattoo, she would get one. She was covered in them.
"She loved the singer Pink, she was obsessed with her. From her hairstyle to singing her songs on karaoke. She loved singing.
"She loved travelling, she loved the independence. She went travelling by herself. She would go away, come back, book another trip, then go away again."
Clare was also described as selfless and devoted to her nieces, nephews and mother, and someone who would do anything for anyone.
Angel said the family had been left devastated by her sudden death.
She said: "We're absolutely broken. My mum loved her children more than anything. She was known for her children. Now in her words, 'the circle has been broken.'"
Clare had travelled without insurance, leaving her family to find the money needed to bring her home.
Angel said: "My mum has just lost her child and now also has the stress of knowing she is over there by herself.
"She wants to bring her home so we can lay her to rest."
She added: "If love could've saved you, you would be here forever.
"Miss you forever and a day."
A fundraising appeal has now raised around £4,300 towards its £5,000 target.
Anyone wishing to support the family can donate through the GoFundMe page https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-clare-home?.
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