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Family members pay tribute to Qld woman who died in Indonesia fall
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Ms Cronin's family has released a video speaking about "Brianna, our daughter and sister", and calling for help bringing her back to Australia. "She was bubbly, a little quirky, a friend to everyone, and happiest out in nature," the family said. "Brianna passed away in Bali, and right now she is so far from home."
Ms Cronin's family has released a video speaking about "Brianna, our daughter and sister", and calling for help bringing her back to Australia.
"She was bubbly, a little quirky, a friend to everyone, and happiest out in nature," the family said.
"Brianna passed away in Bali, and right now she is so far from home."
They said a fundraiser had been launched to repatriate Ms Cronin's remains so the family could "hold her close and say goodbye".
"No family should have to grieve from the other side of the world. We just want our girl home."
The fundraiser said Ms Cronin graduated from the University of Queensland in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, and described how she "lit up every room she walked into".
"She practised yoga with grace and joy, climbed mountains, explored rainforests, and travelled the world with wide-open eyes, from the lakes and peaks of Europe to the canals of Venice," the family wrote.
"She was always growing, always dreaming, and always making room for other people."
The family also thanked everyone who had provided support and assistance.
"We are deeply grateful to our families and friends, to Brianna's friends and colleagues, for your love, support and condolences," the family wrote.
"To the consular staff and officials in Bali and Australia, thank you for taking care of her."
They said any money left over from the appeal would go toward fulfilling Ms Cronin's dream of building an environmentally-friendly greenhouse complex, and an organisation she supported.
Kelingking Beach is one of the most popular destinations for Bali tourists, with a lookout at the top of the cliff offering panoramic views of the coast nicknamed "T-Rex Beach".
More than 6.9 million international visitors went to Bali last year, according to the Bali Hotels Association, with Australians making up the largest cohort of those visitors at 23 per cent.
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