Oskar Bialon, 20, plunged 150ft from the Cambridgeshire phone mast known locally as Newton Tower in Newton-In-The-Isle, near Wisbech, on May 10 – just hours before he was due to turn 21
A young man has tragically plummeted to his death from the top of a 150ft mobile phone mast just hours before his 21st birthday.
Oskar Bialon died after tumbling from the tower known locally as “Newton Tower” on Black Dyke in Newton-In-The-Isle, near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, on May 10. The 20-year-old had been at the tower with two mates as they chatted about how they would celebrate his milestone birthday the following day, the EDP reports.
It is understood Oskar climbed the mast before losing his grip in wet weather conditions and plummeting 150ft. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, raced to the scene at around 11pm, but the Polish national was pronounced dead at the site.
The tower is believed to be a popular spot amongst local youngsters, with many reported to have climbed it before, reports the Mirror.
Heartbroken loved ones have since paid tribute to Oskar and vowed to “keep his memory living on”. His partner Ruby Ashton said: “We have been dating for a year and we had our whole life ahead of us. All he did was make me laugh every day and make me feel like my life was so worth living.
“He was most happy around his friends and family and he will always and forever be remembered with us. I love you Oskar/Bandz, forever in my heart, never forgotten.”
Friends Leo and Bill described Oskar as a “good friend who always put a smile on their faces”. They added he was “always there for people when they needed him and he will forever be missed and in their hearts”.
A GoFundMe page has since been established by close mate Lucas Harvey to help give Oskar “the best send-off possible”.
The fundraiser states: “Hello, my name is Lucas. I’m raising money for my dear friend Oskar, who tragically passed away aged just 21 after falling from the Newton Tower here in our hometown – a loss that has shaken everyone who knew and loved him.
“Oskar had no family close by, only his friends and those who cared for him. We are heartbroken and still coming to terms with losing someone so young and full of life.
“We started this fundraiser to give him the dignified send-off he deserves. We aim to cover costs to bring him home to his family, or arrange everything here if his mum prefers.
“She only moved here recently, has very little support and no means to cover this, so we want to step up and make sure he is honoured properly. Every donation, no matter how small, helps us reach our goal and lifts a huge weight from his mum’s shoulders at this impossible time.
“To everyone who has already helped or reached out: thank you. He was lucky to have people like you in his life. Rest in peace, Oskar – forever 21, forever loved, never forgotten.”
So far, £806 has been raised towards the £3,500 target.
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