Southland man Jonas Lindsay dies suddenly in his sleep

The PressStuffNZ HeraldMonday 8 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Jonas Lindsay, a 22-year-old man from Gore, passed away at his home in the early hours of Thursday, 4 September. His parents discovered him when he failed to wake up. While preliminary post-mortem results remain unclear, his family described him as a selfless individual who lived life to the maximum.

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First reported by The Press, Mon 8 Sep 2025, 8:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 81 minutes
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