British backpacker, 36, is found dead in a hostel in Colombia by his girlfriend after she flew from Britain to join him
- The 36-year-old’s body was found in bed at the Black Sheep Hostel in Medellin
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A British backpacker has been found dead in a hostel in Colombia after his girlfriend flew from Britain to join him and went to his room for an emotional reunion.
The 36-year-old’s body was found in bed at the Black Sheep Hostel in Medellin, the capital of Antioquia province.
The man’s girlfriend discovered the body after she checked in at reception and went to the room.
A hostel employee alerted the police just after noon on Monday.
It is understood the man was last seen at 10pm local time on Sunday.
Further tests are being carried out to determine the cause of death, but there is nothing to suggest this is a crime at this stage.
A view of Black Sheep Hostel in Medellin, Colombia courtesy of Google (GV)
A map showing the location of the Black Sheep Hostel in the city of Medellin
Local press say that this year, 20 non-migrant foreigners were found dead in various circumstances in the Aburra Valley, the natural basin of the Medellin River and one of the country’s most densely populated valleys in the Andean region.
All but one died in Medellin. Thirteen were American and another British. Only one of the deaths is being treated as a homicide.
The Black Sheep Hostel is a favorite among travelers in Medellin.
It describes itself online as a New Zealand/Colombian-run establishment in a quiet area of Medellin called Patio Bonito in El Poblado, near two major shopping centers and an area with hundreds of bars and restaurants.