The family of lifestyle influencer Ashlee Jenae is seeking answers after she died during a trip to Tanzania this month, TMZ reported.

Jenae’s family, in a statement on Sunday, said that she traveled to the East African nation to celebrate her 31st birthday on April 5. 

“Surrounded by beauty, love, and wildlife, she became engaged during a safari, an unforgettable moment that marked the start of a future she was so excited to build,” the statement said.

Jenae’s family also said that the deceased influencer was in the company of her fiancé, Joe McCann, and they were lodging “in a luxury villa at the Zuri Zanzibar, continuing what we believed was her dream trip.”

“But just days later, that dream turned into our family’s worst nightmare,” the statement added. “Ashly was found unconscious in her villa and was rushed to a local hospital, where her death was confirmed hours later. Nothing about this loss feels real. One moment she was celebrating love and life in truly Ashly fashion, and the next, she was gone. The suddenness, the unanswered questions, and the distance from home have made this tragedy even more overwhelming for our family.”

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The statement further said that “an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ashly’s suspicious passing” has since been initiated.

“Although we have many questions, we are placing our trust in the officials in Zanzibar and are working closely with them as we seek clarity and answers,” the statement continued. “Ashly was deeply loved. She was vibrant, full of life, and had so much ahead of her. Our family is completely devastated, and we appreciate the prayers, and compassion we have received as we navigate this unimaginable loss. We respectfully ask that any information not directly provided by our family be treated as unverified and not considered factual at this time.”

Jenae’s last Instagram post was on April 5, and it is a carousel that includes photos and a video of her feeding a giraffe. One of the photos shows “HBD Ashlee” spelled with red and white rose petals on the floor.

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