Tributes to 'wonderful' Manchester couple found dead on holiday in Majorca

Tributes have been paid to a 'wonderful' couple who died after huge floods swept them away while hiking on holiday in Majorca.

Sarah Jane Thompson, 26, and her boyfriend Alexander Barrett, 32, were found dead following a major search and rescue operation on the Spanish island earlier this month. The couple disappeared on Tuesday (September 3) during a hiking expedition.

Sarah, who lived in Levenshulme, was found dead in the Torrent de Pareis region of the Tramuntana mountain range the following day (September 4). But the search continued for Alex, who was last seen desperately trying to save his girlfriend from the sudden floods.

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On Friday (September 6), at 11.15am local time, a Civil Guard spokesman confirmed that the body of a young man who matched Alex's description had been found. A total of 10 people were rescued amid the worst of the flooding which occurred on September 3.

Following the couple's deaths, Stockport rock climbing gym Awesome Walls, where Alex worked as an instructor, paid tribute to the couple. In a post on Instagram on Wednesday (September 20), they said: "Today we have to share some heartbreaking news with you. Whilst on holiday, our brilliant instructor, Alex, and his wonderful girlfriend, Sarah, were involved in a tragic accident and have unfortunately passed away.

"Alex was known for his warm smile, kind nature, and endless psych in all aspects of life. Whether it was in climbing or not, he was always keen to celebrate peoples achievements with a fist bump and a good laugh. Sarah was an Awesome Walls regular and a welcome sight to all who she crossed paths with. She was a kind, joyful and would regularly