The family of a Leicestershire man who died after saving his two children from drowning in Australia have said he was "the most amazing father".
Andrew Priestley, 44, from Market Harborough, died in hospital after he got into difficulty at Burrill Beach in Milton, New South Wales.
Mr Priestly was on holiday with his family when his two sons got caught in strong currents at the beauty spot.
It was "heartbreakingly impossible" to imagine life without him, they said.
After entering the water and rescuing his children, it is believed Mr Priestley may have suffered a heart attack.
A statement said: "The family of Andrew are devastated about his death in Australia. He died after saving his children.
"Andrew was the most amazing husband and father that any family could wish for. He adored his family and we adored him.
"The support and messages we have received have been overwhelming and we are thankful for that.
'Caught in a rip'"It is heartbreakingly impossible at this moment to imagine our lives without him.
"We would ask that our privacy is respected at such a sad time."
Australian police said the man's children were unharmed. A report is now being prepared for the coroner.
A statement from New South Wales Police Force released on Friday said: "Emergency services were called to Burrill Beach just after midday, where they found a man unconscious.
"The 44-year-old was taken to Milton Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
"Officers from Shoalhaven Local Area Command attended and were told the man, a British tourist, got into difficulty after attempting to rescue his two sons who were caught in a rip.
"His sons were not injured."
A spokesman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said the family was being offered consular assistance.
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