Family devastated after Tyler Kerry falls to death in hotel lift shaft

In Turkey, a tragic incident has unfolded involving 20-year-old Tyler Kerry, a labourer from Basildon, Essex, who was found dead at the bottom of a lift shaft at the Trendy Lara Hotel in Antalya. This incident occurred on Friday morning, shortly after the family had arrived in Turkey for their first holiday together. Tyler's family believes that he had stepped out of his hotel room, possibly to seek food, and may have accidentally fallen into the empty lift shaft after pressing the button for the lift around 4am local time, as he had been communicating with relatives just beforehand about his enjoyment of the trip. Tyler, who was holidaying with his girlfriend Molly Underdown, grandparents, brother, and other family members, had spent the evening watching a Manchester United football match before he went missing. His family initiated a search for him when he did not return after falling asleep on a sofa. When they found him, he was discovered wearing only his boxers, with bloodied clothes found elsewhere in the hotel, prompting concerns from his family about possible foul play. As they await clarity from Turkish authorities, they have described their situation as a 'living nightmare', expressing frustration at the lack of information from the hotel concerning the incident. Collette Kerry, Tyler's grandmother, mentioned that police have classified the death as suspicious, indicating that the family is hoping for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Tyler's fall. Meanwhile, they are grappling with the emotional turbulence that has followed the loss of a young man described as caring and full of vitality. The family is raising funds through a GoFundMe campaign to cover the costs related to bringing Tyler's body back home. This tragic event has sparked media attention, highlighting not only the family's loss but also broader concerns regarding safety measures at hotels and the treatment of incidents involving tourists in foreign countries. As authorities continue their inquiries, Tyler’s family is left seeking justice for their beloved son and urging for more transparency regarding what led to his death.