Double tragedy as schoolboy, 12, and grandfather found dead inside tent during family camping trip in Wales

A 12-year-old boy and his grandfather were found dead in a tent during a countryside camping trip in Wales, an inquest heard.

Kaicy Rakai Zelden Brown, 12, and his 66-year-old grandfather David Brown, died in a suspected accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

The inquest was told the carbon monoxide poisoning may have been caused by a cooking stove.

The young boy was found unresponsive alongside his grandfather in a tent in Powys by his uncle who has been sleeping in a tent nearby at around 11am on September 14. 

The family, who hailed from Early in Berkshire, had travelled 200 miles to the campsite in mid-Wales and stayed overnight before the tragic incident occurred. 

Kaicy Rakai Zelden Brown, 12, and 66-year-old grandfather David Brown (Pictured together), are believed to have died in a suspected accidental carbon monoxide poisoning

The two were found by Kaicy’s (Pictured) uncle in a tent in Powys, mid-Wales on the morning of September 14

Emergency services were called to the scene but the grandfather and grandchild could not be saved. 

Senior coroner Graeme Hughes told the Pontypridd Coroner’s Court a toxicology test would determine the carbon monoxide levels in the 12-year-old’s blood.

He told family members: ‘My deepest condolences to all of you for the loss of both Kaicy and David in such tragic circumstances.’

The court also heard an investigation was underway to the death of Kaicy’s grandfather, David, who lived in Wokingham, Berkshire.

The inquest has been adjourned to a later date.

A fundraising page has been created to help Kaicy’s heartbroken mother, Jessica, who lost both her son and father in the ‘unimaginable’ tragedy.

The GoFundMe created by the grieving mother’ friends, read: ‘On 15th September the unimaginable happened to her son Kaicy, 12 and her father. 

‘They passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning on a camping trip.

Emergency services were called to the scene but the grandfather and his grandchild could not be saved (Picutred: Kaicy Brown)

‘The money raised will go towards funeral costs, a memorial and legal fees as Jess wants to bring her boy home, as there is disputes within the family about where he will be laid to rest. 

‘We don’t want her to go through anymore headache at this sad time.

‘Any donations would be greatly appreciated to help relieve the financial burden of this tragic accident, also to help many families in need.’

Over £1,500 has been donated to the fundraiser, which has a £5,000 target. 

In a Facebook post, Sonning Church of England Primary School said the community was ‘coming together to show our love’ for the bereaved family.

The statement said:  ‘We, as a community made up of parents, PTA members, staff, governors, colleagues, friends, local organisations and families, are coming together to show our love and support for the family at this tragic time, and let them know in our small way that we are here for them.’