Man buried in sand in freak accident named as 'vibrant and adventurous soul'
The 25-year-old man who fell into a hole and was buried in sand on a Queensland island has been described as a "vibrant and adventurous soul" as he continues to fight for life in hospital.
Josh Taylor has been named the victim of the "tragic accident", a fundraiser set up for his family says.
It is raising money for his parents, Belinda and Peter Taylor.
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Josh Taylor, 25, fell into a hole and was buried in sand on a Queensland island. Supplied
"The unimaginable has happened to their beloved son, Josh, a vibrant and adventurous soul who has brought so much joy to those around him," it says.
"His family is now facing an incredibly challenging journey ahead."
Queensland Health said Taylor remains critical but stable in ICU at Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital.
He was at the beach on the island's north with friends when he became buried under the sand just before 2pm on Saturday.
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Paramedics told 9News the friends dug a hole before he fell into it head-first and became buried. Nine
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Paramedics told 9News the friends dug a hole before he fell into it head-first and became buried.
Around 15 people, including his friends and family, tried desperately to get him out until help arrived.
He had no pulse when he was pulled out of the sand and his friends started CPR.
Rangers were in the area and provided a defibrillator.
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The area of the beach was difficult to reach for emergency services, about 20 minutes away from the beach access track.
They performed CPR for about 45 minutes before they got his heartbeat back.
He was flown to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.
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