A tragic swimming pool accident claimed the lives of two young brothers.
Michael Porter, two, and his brother Josh, one, were found in the water at their home in Queensland, Australia on March 25.
Despite the efforts of emergency service workers and doctors the boys lost their lives in the following days.
Their deaths are a further heartbreak for parents Joe and Carmen, who previously lost their daughter at 16 weeks old.
On Wednesday the couple wrote in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we advise that our boys are no longer with us.
"Our family is incredibly grateful for the support and care provided by staff of the Queensland Children's Hospital.
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"We ask the media to please respect our family's privacy at this sad time.
"We will not be providing any further comment."
So far a GoFundMe Page set up by family friends has eased over its $10,000 target in less than a week.
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The page reads: "Carmen and Jo are beautiful parents and need all of our love and support at this horrible time.
"Michael and Josh are in all of our thoughts and prayers. All donations will go towards medical costs, travel fees while both Carmen and Jo are out of work to be at the hospital for their babies."
Messages of support followed the generous donations, including from Nadia Niehaus who wrote: "My heart breaks with this family.
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"So sorry to hear about the loss of your son and the fight of the little one. May God hold you close in this time of need."
The Porters' neighbour Garry Bryan described the brothers as "beautiful little boys" who were "full of energy" in an interview with The Courier-Mail .
Sharon Landman, a friend of the family, wrote on Facebook on 28 March: "Little Michael has lost his battle, while Josh continues to fight.
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"Our hearts and prayers are with you in this terribly sad time. Don't lose faith!! Family and friends, please keep praying for Josh."
Josh died sometime afterwards.
A memorial service will be held for the boys on Sunday.
