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.

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