Andrew Bagshaw

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Missing New Zealand aid worker Andrew Bagshaw's body found in ... (RNZ)

The family of a New Zealand man who went missing in Ukraine while doing voluntary work say his body has been found.

There were no plans yet for a memorial, the pair saying Andrew would have been embarrassed by the publicity surrounding his work and death. He would have given so much to the research world, and did - had lots of papers printed - but he felt that human beings were more important." "The Russians, in my view, are committing genocide. "They would evacuate anyone who was in an area of danger, who was imminently threatened. War crimes go on every day." "He was an amazing man, he had so much talent.

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Body of Kiwi Andrew Bagshaw found in Ukraine (Newstalk ZB)

The body of Andrew Bagshaw, a Kiwi volunteering in war-torn Ukraine, has been found, his family has confirmed. Dame Sue and Professor Phil Bagshaw revealed.

Today the body of one of them was found, documents on both Britons were found with him.” Andrew was born in the United Kingdom. He said the people still searching for him were exhausted, physically and emotionally, but were keeping up the search as best they could. He had been sharing a flat with Bagshaw for two weeks. The parents called for nations of the world to stop the “immoral war” and to help the Ukrainians to “rid their homeland of an aggressor”. Body of Kiwi Andrew Bagshaw found in Ukraine

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Media statement from Dame Sue and Professor Phil Bagshaw and ... (New Zealand Doctor Online)

It has been confirmed that our son Dr Andrew Bagshaw has died. He and a colleague, Chris Parry, were attempting to rescue an elderly woman from Soledar, ...

We urge the civilized countries of the world to stop this immoral war and to help the Ukrainians to rid their homeland of an aggressor. Andrew, age 47, was single, with a brother, two sisters and 7 nephews and nieces. Are you more like Ebenezer Scrooge or Bob Cratchit?

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Andrew Bagshaw's parents remember son as 'ultimate humanitarian' (1 News)

Dame Sue and Phil Bagshaw confirmed Andrew's death in a statement earlier today. "He and a colleague, Chris Parry, were attempting to rescue an elderly woman ...

It was the thing to be done and he was doing that. "That was the humanitarian thing to do and he was doing it. We all accepted the risk and we all had to help people in an even bigger risk. "He wasn't fighting – he was helping people who had no choice. "He felt that the only thing he could do of a constructive nature was to actually go and help people. "He sent loads of pictures when he first went," she added.

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Andrew Bagshaw: Family of Kiwi aid worker killed in Ukraine 'very ... (Newshub)

The 47-year-old's death was confirmed in a statement issued by his parents, Dame Sue and professor Phil Bagshaw on Wednesday morning. They said Andrew and a ...

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Family of slain Kiwi aid worker in Ukraine 'very proud' of what he did (Stuff.co.nz)

Kiwi aid worker Andrew Bagshaw was “always ready to go and never really evaluated the danger”, his family said after confirming his body had been found in ...

“RIP mate, it was a pleasure to have worked with you in Soledar.” Three trucks delivering food, water, hygiene kits and medical supplies were sent in a convoy to ease the “dire needs” of an estimated 800 people still living in Soledar and surrounding areas. Did a lot of important work, directly contributed to saving many lives; good guy. Andy was a reliable teammate and colleague in the field. Mayor Phil Mauger said he felt very sorry for the Bagshaw family. “We intend that his death shall not be in vain. It would be some time before his remains were returned to New Zealand because of legal processes. Due to official legal processes in Ukraine, it would be some time before Andrew Bagshaw’s remains were returned to New Zealand. "Quiet, reserved, good sense of humour. “Later, I was with Andrew again in southern Bakhmut after dark, trying to convince a young woman and her father who refused to leave despite the sound of small-arms fire getting louder and louder.” “He was always ready to go and never really evaluated the danger.” [Kiwi aid worker Andrew Bagshaw](https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/130934991/ukrainian-city-where-kiwi-andrew-bagshaw-disappeared-now-destroyed-under-wagner-group-control) was “always ready to go and never really evaluated the danger”, his family said after confirming his body had been found in eastern Ukraine.

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Ukraine: Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw killed in Soledar rescue ... (BBC News)

The family of Mr Parry said the men had died while "attempting a humanitarian evacuation". Earlier this month, the Russian mercenary group Wagner claimed the ...

"Yesterday I had a drone within about 10 metres of my face which was one of my scariest times here... He was a caring son, fantastic brother, a best friend to so many and a loving partner to Olga. He lived and worked away as a software engineer but Cornwall was always his home. We never imagined we would be saying goodbye to Chris when he had such a full life ahead of him. In a statement released via news outlets they said Mr Parry and Mr Bagshaw "were attempting to rescue an elderly woman from Soledar, in an area of intense military action, when their car was hit by an artillery shell. The family of Mr Parry said the men had died while "attempting a humanitarian evacuation".

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Body of missing Kiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw found (1 News)

He had been attempting to rescue a woman when his car was hit by an artillery shell.

"We urge the civilised countries of the world to stop this immoral war and to help the Ukrainians to rid their homeland of an aggressor." We are amongst many parents who grieve the deaths of their sons and daughters. "Andrew selflessly took many personal risks and saved many lives; we love him and are very proud indeed of what he did.

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Body of missing Kiwi Andrew Bagshaw found in eastern Ukraine (Newshub)

Bagshaw was attempting to rescue an elderly woman when he was killed.

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