A widely known Australian actuality tv star and opal miner who died in a tragic office accident has been remembered in a sort method.
Outback Opal Hunters star Ronald ‘Ron’ Selig, 66, suffered deadly accidents after falling 5.8 meters from the roof of a workshop at an industrial website in distant Queensland on 26 November.
He known as the Sunshine Coast dwelling however labored within the mines of the small city of Opalton in outback Queensland.
He was a well-liked character on the top-rated Channel Seven sequence, which led the transferring tribute earlier this month.
‘Ron was a a lot cherished member of the Outback Opal Hunters household. An ideal character and superb opal hunter, all the time chasing that color’ posted the present.
‘We’ll all the time bear in mind Ron fondly.’
Mr. Selig’s bereaved household was touched by the present’s poignant tribute.
Outback Opal Hunters star Ron Selig dies after falling 5.8m in a tragic office accident
The passing and lack of our father has been a most difficult time for me and our complete household, together with Ron’s mom, youngsters, grandchildren and mates in addition to myself,’ wrote his daughter Mel.
‘Ron is precisely as he’s in actual life, as he was on Outback Opal Hunters!’
He remembered his father as probably the most great son, father, grandfather and good friend who knew him.
‘Dad was a sort, caring and a enjoyable loving man, all the time telling the funniest jokes! Ron was a simple man too!’ she added.
‘Our household is extremely grateful that my father/Ron was aside of ‘The Outback Opal Hunters’.
‘We can even proceed to benefit from the episodes he was in, as I am certain all of you’ll too.
‘Thanks once more Ron Selig to your loving kindness and condolences! He was undoubtedly certainly one of a sort.
Ron Selig (left on Outback Opel Hunters) is remembered by his household as probably the most great son, father, grandfather and good friend of all
The investigation into the office tragedy that claimed the lifetime of Ron Selig continues. accident scene image
Brokenhearted viewers additionally paid tribute, recalling their fondest recollections of Mr. Selig.
‘Oh no RIP, what a legend like to see him on the present. Such a caring man,’ wrote a fan.
One other added: ‘RIP Ron, he all the time has a smile on his face when he will get color.’
A fellow opal miner wrote: ‘We opal miners will maintain digging grime mate, and do our greatest to unearth the very best opal the world has ever seen. okay pricey.
Queensland’s Inspectorate of Mineral Mines and Quarries introduced final week that an investigation into the office tragedy was ongoing.
The police can also be making ready the report for the inspector.
Outback Opal Hunters pays tribute to Ron Selig, one of many sequence’ best-loved characters
An announcement from the Mineral Mines and Mines Inspectorate stated, ‘It’s understood that repairs to the roof of the workshop had been carried out following harm attributable to the inclement climate.’
‘The investigation is ongoing and additional data could also be printed because it turns into accessible.
‘We challenge a Safety Discover to attract consideration to a critical incident, elevate consciousness of the dangers, and supply a fast evaluation of your current controls.’
Launched in 2018 by the Discovery Channel, Outback Opal Hunters follows opal miners in NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.
Now in its eighth sequence, the present has aired in over 100 nations together with New Zealand, the UK and the US.
