A tribute event has been organised
Tributes have been paid to a British couple who were tragically swept to their deaths in Majorca flash floods.
Sarah Jane Thompson, 26, and her partner Alexander Barrett, 32, were on a hiking holiday when they went missing on September 3.
After an extensive search and rescue operation on the Spanish island, the body of Thompson, from Levenshulme, Manchester was found in the Torrent de Pareis area of the Tramuntana mountain range on Wednesday, September 4.
Meanwhile, Barrett was last seen trying to rescue his girlfriend, but his body was found on Friday, September 6.
Stockport’s Awesome Walls rock climbing gym, where Barrett served as an instructor, paid tribute to the couple.
On Instagram, they posted: “Today we have to share some heartbreaking news with you. Whilst on holiday, our brilliant instructor, Alex, and his wonderful girlfriend, Sarah, were involved in a tragic accident and have unfortunately passed away.
“Alex was known for his warm smile, kind nature, and endless psych in all aspects of life. Whether it was in climbing or not, he was always keen to celebrate people’s achievements with a fist bump and a good laugh. Sarah was an Awesome Walls regular and a welcome sight to all who she crossed paths with. She was kind, and joyful and would regularly make friends with people during her climbing sessions.
“We will miss them dearly, but even though they aren’t with us any more they will always be part of the Awesome Walls family.”
The Good Rebel bar in Stockport where Sarah previously worked, also paid tribute to the couple on social media.
They said: “We have some sad news to share. Whilst on holiday, Sarah Thompson who used to work with us, was involved in a tragic accident alongside her boyfriend Alex and sadly passed away.
“Even though she left two years ago, Sarah was and still is a very big part of The Good Rebel, being with us from day 1 and helping make The Good Rebel what it is. She was the heart and soul of the place and left an impression on everyone who walked through our door with her beaming smile and welcoming nature.
“She was the kindest and happiest person you could ever meet and could rock a pair of dungarees like no other. We love and miss you Sarah x.”
A tribute event to remember the couple has been organised by their families and is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 22 at 7.15pm starting from the Woodbank and Vernon Park car park, before making its way down to the lower section of the park’s field.
