A former Kingston University student has died in a freak accident while travelling in Bolivia.

Louise Shepherd was killed in the ‘natural accident’ last month while trekking in the South American country.

Miss Shepherd became Kingston University’s alumni relations officer after she graduated from her museums, galleries and the creative economy masters degree at the university in 2010.

She left her job in autumn 2014 to travel the world with her sister and another friend.

Miss Shepherd had also travelled for a year between finishing her degree and starting her masters.

She formerly worked as a support worker for the disability and dyslexia support office.

Friends of Miss Shepherd have been paying tribute to her on social media.

One friend wrote: “A parent’s worst nightmare, lovely girl.”

Miss Shepherd’s former colleagues have also paid their respects on the university’s website.

One staff member said: “She was a beautiful young lady inside and out, and always a pleasure to work with.”

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