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Aussie model called family 'in tears' moments before death on billionaire's superyacht

An Australian model who was found unconscious on a Mexican billionaire’s superyacht near the Greek Island last week called her family in tears just moments earlier.

Sinead McNamara, 20, was found in critical condition at the rear of the Mayan Queen IV early last Friday local time while the vessel was moored in the port of Argostoli in Kefalonia.

She died as she was being airlifted to hospital

While initial evidence gathered by the coast guard suggested the Instagram influencer took her own life, the final cause of death will not be announced until lab tests are completed, which could take a month or more.

Sinead McNamara <span>was found hanging from rope at the rear of the superyacht off the Greek Islands last Friday. </span>Source: Instagram / Sinead McNamara
Sinead McNamara was found hanging from rope at the rear of the superyacht off the Greek Islands last Friday. Source: Instagram / Sinead McNamara

Her heartbroken family, who are now demanding answers, have released a statement through their lawyer, Haralambos Triandafylopoulos, who revealed that Ms McNamara reached out to her family before the fatal incident.

“(Sinead) had communicated by telephone with her mother and brother shortly before the unfortunate incident under investigation,” the statement read.

“She was crying and referred to an incident that took place on the yacht with another crew member.

“The parents also state that Sinead was not having any problems, she often communicated with her family and she was happy.

“For these reasons, the family finds it crucial to thoroughly investigate both the conditions of death and the events and incidents that preceded this event in order to reveal the full truth and learn what actually happened and led their 20-year-old daughter to death.”

The 20-year-old shared images of her glamorous life travelling the world. Image: Instagram / Sinead McNamara
The 20-year-old shared images of her glamorous life travelling the world. Image: Instagram / Sinead McNamara

The Port Macquarie resident had been working for four months as a stewardess on the six-storey vessel owned by billionaire mining mogul Alberto Bailleres.

Valued at about $195 million, the superyacht was initially prevented from leaving until an investigation and autopsy were completed. However, local media have reported that the ship was granted permission to leave port on Sunday night.

Mr Bailleres had left the yacht, leaving Ms McNamara on board with the rest of the crew, local media reports.

She was on her last shift and was planning to meet up with her mother and sister the following day, who had been on their way to Greece at the time.