Khyden James: Tragic details emerge after baby boy dies during family holiday in Bali

A NSW family’s “vacation of a lifetime” in Bali has turned into a tragedy after their 14-month-old son was killed in a devastating accident.

Parents Brendan Sharp and his partner Grace Williams were staying with family and friends at a villa in North Kita when their son Khyden James died on October 19.

Mr Sharp, from Singleton in the NSW Hunter Region, shared the heartbreaking news about his ‘unique’ boy on Facebook.

“Khyden was always happy and cheerful and lit up the room with whoever was there,” he wrote.

“His sass and affection were like no other, and he always danced and had fun with a little sass.”

Baby Khyden was the beloved youngest brother to siblings Ivie, Savannah and Huxton; their father described him as “the best little brother they could have asked for.”

Mr Sharp said he was the “best son we could have ever imagined”.

‘You were so special, my boy. Keep shining like the star you are, and keep an eye on all of us down here,” he wrote.

“We love and miss you so much, our bambino.”

Since then, details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding Khyden’s tragic death.

Indonesian police told The Daily Telegraph they attributed the boy’s death to drowning in the pool of the villa where his family was staying on October 19.

The Singleton family was reportedly staying at Villa Besar in North Kuta with a group of seven adults and eight children when the horrific accident occurred.

Bali police spokesperson Jansen Avitus Panjaitan told The Daily Telegraph that police were initially unaware of the baby’s death as the incident had not been reported to them.

Mr Panjaitan said police had to find out what happened by speaking to resort staff, who said a woman raised the alarm and asked them to call an ambulance at about 7.15pm on October 19 local time.

Police said staff were initially unable to contact an ambulance, but one arrived at 8:30 p.m. Khyden’s body was taken to the hospital at 9 p.m.

Hotel staff told police that the family had returned to the villa from a water park shortly before the incident.

Khyden’s body was repatriated to Australia on October 22 after his family worked with our Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to bring him home.

A funeral will be held next week to celebrate Khyden’s “bright and joyful spirit”, with local funeral planners urging attendees to “wear colors that reflect the happiness he shared with us all”.

Meanwhile, Khyden’s aunt Bronwyn Cox started a GoFundMe campaign to help his parents cope with the “overwhelming” costs and stress during their time of “profound grief.”

“Grace and Brendan are facing not only emotional pain, but also financial strain,” Ms. Cox wrote in the fundraiser.

“Khyden brought immense joy and love to all our lives, and his passing has left us all in deep sorrow.

“Your generosity will provide much-needed relief and show Grace and Brendan that they are not alone in this difficult journey.

The campaign has raised more than $33,000, short of reaching its $35,000 goal.