Ohio newlywed killed in freak waterskiing accident on honeymoon

An Ohio man was killed only three days after his wedding as a result of a freak waterskiing accident during his honeymoon on the Caribbean island of St Lucia, Daily Mail reported. 

The newlywed couple, Nate Kuhlman and Mariana (Garcia) Kuhlman, from Steubenville, Ohio, had tied the knot on October 28 and travelled to St Lucia for their honeymoon before the tragedy struck their new beginning, according to WFLA.

While there are no further details of Nate's tragic death, his family described him as a "wonderful husband, friend, son and brother in Christ" in a fundraiser set up after his death.

"He was able to thoughtfully encounter every person he met and those who had the blessing of a relationship with him would be able to tell a list of stories detailing what a fun, kind, and adventurous soul he was.

"Nate tragically lost his life three days after his wedding. Words cannot describe the heartbreak there is for his story and for his family," they stated, remembering the deceased.

Meanwhile, two fundraisers set up to help the family have already raised a total of more than $100,000.

After the accident, Nate's mother, Heather Kuhlman, said in a Facebook post that she was flying to St Lucia after her son was "in the arms of Jesus."

"Nate's death took all of us by surprise and just took our breath away," she wrote. "By God's grace, we are ok. It's so hard and painful, but we are walking each day one moment at a time.

"I am sad that Nathaniel is no longer here with us, but I know he is very much alive in heaven and will be praying for us. Please keep us in your prayers as we bring Nate home," she added.

Soon after the tragic turn of events, tributes poured in for the Ohioan. One of his friends, who had attended his wedding, said it "could not have been more beautiful."

"Nate is a treasured friend," she continued, noting that he was also set to be a groomsman at another friend's wedding next week.

"He was a special part of the young adult group and it is devastating news to our community... please pray for the repose of Nate's soul and for everyone who loves him and misses him, especially his bride and his family."