A British student at Cambridge University was killed in Madagascar after falling from a plane earlier in July. The Guardian reported.
The source, quoting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that 19-year-old Alana Kotland died during a training operation in the north-east of the African state.
He added that Alana fell from a Cessna light aircraft, after conducting a search in the remote area of Anjaji last Thursday.
Meanwhile, the British newspaper The Sun revealed that the young woman was killed after she removed her seat belt, opened the door of the plane and then fell from an altitude of 1066 meters.
Investigators said the victim suffered from "paranoia", which led her to come forward, despite her colleague's attempt to prevent her from jumping.
Security authorities are still struggling to find Kotland's body, although local residents fear it will be impossible to find because of the difficulty of locating her.
In a statement, Alana's family said the incident left her relatives "deeply saddened", adding that the young woman was "eager to discover many parts of the world."
She said: "Our daughter Alana was an independent and beloved young woman." Everyone who knew her testified to her good behavior. She was excited to start the next phase of her education, where she was training in Madagascar to complete her studies in natural sciences."
Dr. David Woodman, of Cambridge University's Robinson College, issued a special statement, expressing his deepest condolences to the family of the natural sciences student.
He said: "Robinson College was deeply shocked by the news of Alana's death." While with us, she has made a significant contribution to many aspects of life. We will miss her so much."
By Julia Chang August 1, 2019
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