The family of Mr Darrel Phee, who died last week from acute altitude sickness on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, are seeking...
The couple booked themselves on the earliest flight out the next day.
They are also going through Mr Phee’s belongings, which have been sent home, to search for clues in his phone and the altitude readings on his altimeter watch, said Madam Phui. “They will prefer privacy on the details of this incident and appreciate some space to grieve,” she said. “Kindly allow us to give them the support they need in this difficult time.”The expedition group said in a Facebook post on Saturday that Mr Phee died from “asphyxia/Hape”.
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