British woman among five tourists killed during fierce snowstorm in Chilean national park
A British public relations consultant, Victoria Bond from Cornwall, was among five people found dead after a snowstorm in Torres del Paine National Park, southern Chile.
Ms Bond was hiking with friends in Argentina and Chile when the severe weather conditions struck.
Her friend, Adam Walker, paid tribute to her, describing her as “a star” and highlighting her kind, passionate, and warm nature.
Visit Isles of Scilly, where Ms Bond worked, expressed profound sadness at her untimely passing, stating she would be “missed beyond words”.
The other victims of the snowstorm included two German and two Mexican citizens, according to a Chilean presidential delegate.