A North Carolina woman was found dead on Sunday after going missing the day before during a hiking trip in South Africa, local authorities said.
Brooke Chevron, a 20-year-old student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was studying abroad on an internship with a non-governmental organization when Decided I'm planning to climb Table Mountain in Cape Town on Saturday. Daily Mail Reported.
she Documented She posts about her outdoor adventures on Instagram and appears to be an experienced trekker, having recently taken part in a hike in South Africa.
Chevron was reported missing that afternoon after the tracking app she was using while hiking alone stopped updating, the outlet reported.
She was found dead at about 2pm on Sunday on Devil's Peak, which is connected to Table Mountain by a trail, according to Cape Town travel guides. site.
Western Cape police spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pozier Confirmed According to News24 “The body of the missing hiker was found in an area of Devil's Peak and was retrieved by a rescue helicopter.”
“A post-mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of death,” he added.
Steve Chevron, a father of a student, Written “She has recovered. We are heartbroken. God help me and us,” the Facebook post read.
Friends and followers have poured in on social media with support, with one woman writing: “I've read all of her posts and it gives me goosebumps following these last months of her life.”
“She lived fast and bravely. I feel the same way about my friend who tragically passed away two years ago. I feel like her soul knows…”
“She came to my school and gave a talk… she was such a sweet and smart girl,” another Instagram user said.
“We will miss your infectious laugh,” said another, while another wrote, “Much love to your sweet family and partner.”
