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03/01/2013
Climber Dies On Mount Kilimanjaro
Climber and adventurer Ian McKeever has died on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
It is thought the 42-year-old was struck by lightning after the group of climbers he was leading were caught in a storm three days into their expedition.
It is understood Mr McKeever's fiancée, Anna, was injured.
Mr McKeever was a well-known figure in adventure sports and has attempted several world records, including the Seven Summits Challenge in 2007.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is offering assistance from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
(H/GK)
It is thought the 42-year-old was struck by lightning after the group of climbers he was leading were caught in a storm three days into their expedition.
It is understood Mr McKeever's fiancée, Anna, was injured.
Mr McKeever was a well-known figure in adventure sports and has attempted several world records, including the Seven Summits Challenge in 2007.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is offering assistance from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
(H/GK)
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