As a man on his honeymoon received life support in Hawaii, thieves stole his car and belongings.
Thieves robbed a man as he received help after drowning while on his honeymoon, according to US news reports and a fundraising page for his family.While some people tried to help, thieves allegedly took the couple's car, phones, wallets, and clothing.
Bystanders took Mr Phan to shore and performed CPR until paramedics arrived, but he later died in hospital. A page on the GoFundMe website has raised more than $36,000 out of a total goal of $40,000 by Thursday for Mr Phan's funeral costs and to support his family. The funeral is to be held next week.
"We are all shocked, in disbelief, and heartbroken at the loss of such a great man as Steven," the fundraising page stated. "Steven was a true friend and an amazing husband."The couple lived in San Jose, California, and Mr Phan worked for Apple in nearby Cupertino, according to his LinkedIn page and a report by a local NBC News affiliate.The BBC has contacted Honolulu police, GoFundMe and Apple for comment.
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