Thomas, who registered under the name ‘Thomas Cools’ for the International Hash Challenge, was found with abrasions on his body, suggesting that he fell off the slope. And when all the other participants reached checkpoint 3 at about 4.30pm, he failed to materialise,” Supramaniam told reporters at the scene today. He said police believed that Thomas, based on his condition, could have taken several hours and reached the slope where he fell after dark. Supramaniam said police found all of Thomas' belongings, including his mobile phone, energy food and water bottle, among others, at the scene. Around 15 of them were also seen lining up at the side of the road to pay their last respects when the police Land Rover transporting Thomas's body to Kuala Kubu Baru Hospital passed by.

Source: New Strait Times September 19, 2016 11:55 UTC