Overview
- The man collapsed at the summit of Ella Rock on October 25 after completing the ascent with his daughter.
- He was taken to nearby Bandarawela Hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite efforts to revive him.
- An autopsy found he suffered a heart attack after the hike, according to local reports.
- The trek marked his daughter’s 34th birthday during a visit that began in Sri Lanka on October 16, media reported.
- The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said it is supporting the family.