Mother of murdered teenager’s safe-travel advice
The mother of a British woman murdered in Australia has launched a “gap-year guide to staying safe”, in an effort to make sure young travellers look after themselves while abroad.
As reported, 19-year-old Caroline Stuttle died after she was thrown from a bridge in Bundaberg, Queensland, while on a working holiday in Australia.
A 32-year-old Australian man was yesterday jailed for life for her murder; the court heard that the man had thrown her off the bridge as he tried to rob her to get money for drugs.
According to the Daily Mail, Caroline’s mother Marjorie Marks-Stuttle spoke out as she launched a conference offering travel tips and safety advice for young travellers.
She is quoted as saying: “My grief will always be there with me, and my family will always have the pain of losing her. But if we can save just one life, then that is what we are about.”
Mrs Marks-Stuttle was speaking on behalf of the Caroline Rainbow Foundation, a charity she formed shortly after Caroline’s death in 2002.
The Mail states that she how hopes to expand the organisation to act as an “umbrella” of organisations dedicated to raising awareness of safety when travelling.
The foundation will shortly be launching a DVD for schools, giving advice on overseas travel.
Mrs Marks-Stuttle added: “The important thing is that youngsters follow their dreams but do their research and be safe.”
Report by Tim Gillett, News From Abroad Ltd
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