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Autopsy results confirm that Mt Kenya guide Samuel Macharia died of hypothermia and altitude sickness, ruling out foul play and prompting calls for better gear for porters.

The agonizing wait is over for the family of Samuel Macharia, the Mount Kenya guide who vanished during a hiking expedition. A post-mortem examination conducted at the Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital has confirmed that the 34-year-old died of asphyxia caused by high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and hypothermia.
The findings rule out foul play, a theory that had gained traction after Macharia disappeared while leading a group of tourists near Point Lenana. His body was discovered three days later in a crevice, shielded from the wind but frozen by the sub-zero temperatures.
"He didn't fall, and he wasn't attacked," said the family pathologist. "His lungs filled with fluid due to the altitude, and the cold did the rest. He likely sat down to rest and simply drifted away."
The tragedy has sparked a review of safety protocols for porters and guides. While tourists are often well-equipped, guides sometimes brave the elements with inadequate gear. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced mandatory gear checks for all support staff entering the park starting next month.
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