{UAH} British tourist dies climbing mountain in Uganda
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British tourist dies climbing mountain in Uganda
A British mountain climbing promoter David Malcolm Prentice has died after developing breathing complications while hiking Mount Elgon in Eastern Uganda, report said on Wednesday.Malcolm Prentice was in the company of another tourist whose identity has not been established yet. He has been marketing Mount Elgon to the United Kingdom under a program dubbed World challenge.
The Public Relations Manager of Uganda Wildlife Authority Jossy Muhangi, says the 72-year old tourist had been hiking the steep side of the mountain when he developed breathing complications.
He was filming on the Suam trail of Mount Elgon when the tragedy occurred.
He however died as the guides carried him back to the trail head for medical attention.
This is the sixth time Malcolm had been on hiking on mountain Elgon.
He reportedly started hiking about six years ago and has been visiting Uganda every year since then.
On the previous occasions he had reached the peak of the mountain both from Uganda and Kenya sides.
He is best known as an avid promoter of eco â€"tourism who had plans of developing and promoting new trails.
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