A British climber and her guide have died while descending Africa's second-highest mountain, Mount Kenya.
Shilpa Shah, 58, from London, is understood to have encountered difficulty on a "slippery slope" as she returned from one of the mountain's peaks in wet conditions on Friday.
Her guide, Kelvin Muriuki Mwithi, is said to have rushed to her aid in an attempt to prevent her from falling.
Both tragically fell to their deaths.
The Sun reports they fell several hundred metres, in a steep area on a popular route descending from the mountain's third-highest peak, Point Lenana.
At around 5,200m (17,050ft) in height, Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Ms Shah is said to have climbed to Point Lenana in a group of eight women.
Avid climber Robert Kamaru paid tribute on social media to the group's guide, who lost his life while trying to save Ms Shah.
"My friend has rested," wrote Mr Kamaru. "Our hearts are broken.
"May his soul transition to the afterlife peacefully. May his selflessness inspire us to live fully, dedicating our lives to the service of humanity.
"Kevin, a renowned Mount Kenya guide, passed away on [Friday, October 20] while assisting a hiker on a slippery slope.
"Both slid down the ridge and perished. The hiker is identified as Shilpa Shah, a UK national.
"Our prayers go out to both families during this difficult time of mourning and beyond.
"Kevin leaves behind a young family (wife and toddler). We are joining hands to support the family in various ways.
"Go well, Kevin. Continue smiling gracefully in the afterlife."
A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British woman who has died in Kenya and are in contact with local authorities".
