Ecuador: Young Tourist from UK tragically dies while white water rafting in Ecuador

Posted on August 10, 2017 • Filed under: Ecuador, Ecuador Emergency

SCHOOL TRIP TRAGEDY IN ECUADOR

UK schoolboy, 17, dies after falling from an inflatable boat while white water rafting with classmates on trip to Ecuador

Matthew Hitchman was on a month-long trek across the Andes

A 17-year-old boy has died on a school trip to Ecuador after he fell from an inflatable boat while white water rafting.

Matthew Hitchman was with classmates and teachers on a month-long trek across the Andes in Ecuador when he died while white water rafting on Sunday.

Attempts to rescue him on Sunday after he fell into the water “proved impossible”, according his school, The Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

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In a statement, headmaster Philip Wayne said: It is with great sadness that we confirm the tragic death of one of our Sixth Form students during a rafting trip in Ecuador as part of a World Challenge expedition.

“Matthew will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

“He was a caring, friendly and well-liked student who was highly regarded by his teachers and fellow pupils. Read Article

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