Tragedy struck in Oman on Saturday following the shocking, sudden death of Melvyn Munyua.

Melvyn Munyua is a UAE-based Kenyan native who was visiting Wadi Al Arbeieen, a wadi south of Muscat, when he jumped into the wadi and struck his head off a rock, causing fatal injuries.

His body was retrieved by helicopter and he was pronounced dead soon after, according to The National.

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People are sharing tributes and memories following the sad death

Melvyn Munyua your death is a sudden and tragic loss to Umoja D Family.. You were an inspiration to all of us back in the days, watching you play basketball and your success in business. Humble bookworm. I toast to your remarkable life. Travel well.

— kanosh (@josseskarani) July 21, 2019

Munyua is an experienced climber and reached the top of Mt Kilimanjaro

A fixture at UAE sporting events, he completed the RAK Half Marathon in February 2018

RIP