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GoFundMe page identifies UVic student as surfer who died near Tofino

91ƵHe was a beloved son, brother, and a friend.91Ƶ
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A GoFundMe page was created Sunday morning that identifies University of Victoria student Nijin John as the man who died after a surfing accident on Long Beach Saturday afternoon. (Photo-GoFundMe)

A was launched on Sunday that identifies University of Victoria student Nijin John as the man who on Saturday afternoon.

91ƵHe was a beloved son, brother, and a friend,91Ƶ the page states. 91ƵHope God gives his family the strength and fortitude to bear this tragic loss.91Ƶ

The fundraiser91Ƶs description adds that the money raised will go towards funeral expenses. The page had raised $11,015 of its $15,000 goal just nine hours after being launched.



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