Megan Hellebuyck, an American tourist traveling around Asia has passed away unexpectedly in Vietnam on March 21, 2019. She was born June 16, 1987.
“Megan isn’t just some story or news headline. She was a human. A free spirit, avid traveler, life of the party, good friend… but more importantly Megan was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend to many!!! Their wounds are extremely deep and oh so fresh”. One of Megan’s friends told Vietnam Insider after the first news about her death being published.
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2 moths later, Vietnam Insider received a message from Sandee Brown, who introduced as Megan Hellebuyck’s heartbroken mother.
“You wrote a story about my daughter Megan Hellebuyck, March 21, jumping from bridge. You need to know that I was trying to get her help from the group she was with “Remote Year” Megan was scared and acting drugged, they would not take her to the hospital, they had her at the airport and told me they would not leave her alone…” said Sandee Brown.
Megan Hellebuyck @ provided by Sandee Brown
According to our research, Facebook page and the website seem be operated by “Remote Year” introduces that “Remote Year provides a foundation for professionals to work and explore the world as part of a vibrant global community” its mission is “To create a more peaceful and productive world by fostering genuine human connections across diverse cultures and people”.
“We curates work and travel programs for professionals to see the world without having to quit their jobs. Remote Year will handle all the planning and logistics so you can focus on the experience. For a monthly fee, our staff covers accommodations, flights, workspace access, local experiences, and more in every stop on your itinerary” Remote Year stated on its website.
“They would not let her return to her group… Please, my daughter was well educated and happy, she enjoyed life… Please help me find out why this happened to her… PLEASE GOD HELP ME”
“I would like to know what happened at the airport, her suitcase is missing, how long was she there alone”. Sandee Brown, Megan’s mother added.
So, what really happened to Megan? Her death are unknown and under investigation? If you have any information about the reason behind Megan’s death, please feel free to share with us at: editor@vietnaminsider.vn or comment on the Facebook page
Sandee Brown, Megan’s mother has given Vietnam Insider permission to publish this article