Aussies die in mysterious circumstances in Vietnam

Two Aussie boxers from Melbourne have tragically died in mysterious circumstances while on holiday in Vietnam.

Vincent Atulia, 24, and Andrew Colivas, 25, died while on holiday in Vietnam.

Two Aussie mates have died in mysterious circumstances in Vietnam.

Vincent Atulia, 24, and Andrew Colivas, 25, from Melbourne, were on holiday with other friends when they tragically passed away.

While their cause of death has not been disclosed, family members have set up GoFundMe pages to help bring both men home and pay for their funerals.

Mr Atulia and Mr Colivas were keen boxers and lived in city’s south-eastern suburbs, the Herald Sun reported.

Mr Atulia played for the Casey Warriors rugby league team and was a member of St Agatha’s Church parish in Cranbourne. He also worked as a tradie.

Vincent Atulia, 24, and Andrew Colivas, 25, died while on holiday in Vietnam.

In an emotional online tribute Mr Atulia’s sister Miriama said her brother always protected the family.

“You did your family so proud with the life you lived, the support and protection you gave us, everything you supplied for us, money, food, clothes and a roof,” she wrote.

“You did more than any brother could do for a family, you were always there for us when we needed you.

Vincent Atulia was a keen boxer. Picture; Supplied

“You always had our back when something went down, you were always there on time when I’d call you, you never failed to protect our family, especially our parents.”

Mr Colivas death was announced by his family late on Monday night.

“It is with great sadness that we share the message of the untimely passing of our beloved son and friend Andrew Colivas,” the message read.

“He tragically lost his life in Vietnam and it’s going to be a long process to bring him home.

“The GoFundMe will assist with funeral costs and all other financial matters in this complicated situation and will help the family during this tough time.”

A spokesman for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that DFAT was providing consular assistance to the family of a man who had died in Vietnam and to three other Australians.

“We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment,” the spokesman said.