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Cambridge student who died in Madagascar 'opened plane door' | Cambridge student who died in Madagascar 'opened plane door' |
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A Cambridge University student fell to her death in Madagascar after opening the door of a small plane in mid-air, police have said. | A Cambridge University student fell to her death in Madagascar after opening the door of a small plane in mid-air, police have said. |
Alana Cutland, 19, from Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, died last week, the Foreign Office confirmed. | |
Police on the African island said it was not yet clear why she opened the door of the light aircraft. | Police on the African island said it was not yet clear why she opened the door of the light aircraft. |
One theory being investigated is that she may have suffered a severe reaction to anti-malaria drugs. | One theory being investigated is that she may have suffered a severe reaction to anti-malaria drugs. |
Her family said they were heartbroken at the death of "a bright, independent young woman". | Her family said they were heartbroken at the death of "a bright, independent young woman". |
Jafisambatra Ravoavy, a police colonel, confirmed to the BBC Ms Cutland had opened the door of the plane soon after it took off from a remote airstrip in northern Madagascar, on 25 July. | |
She was studying natural sciences at Robinson College and was on an internship on the island. | |
The cause of her death has not been confirmed by UK authorities. | |
Police are using a helicopter and ground teams to search for her body. | Police are using a helicopter and ground teams to search for her body. |
In a statement, her family said she was a talented dancer with a sense of adventure "who lit up every room she walked in to, and made people smile just by being there". | In a statement, her family said she was a talented dancer with a sense of adventure "who lit up every room she walked in to, and made people smile just by being there". |
"She was always so kind and supportive to her family and friends, which resulted in her having a very special connection with a wide network of people from all walks of her life, who we know will miss her dearly," they said. | |
Dr David Woodman, from Robinson College, said they were "deeply shocked by the news of Alana's death" and sent condolences to her family. | |
"In her two years here, she made a huge contribution to many different aspects of life in the college - she will be sorely missed by us all," he said. | |
Madagascar is an island off the south-east coast of Africa, famed for its unique wildlife. | Madagascar is an island off the south-east coast of Africa, famed for its unique wildlife. |