Tributes paid to Oxford student killed in Nepal landslide
AN OXFORD University medical student who died in a landslide in Nepal was described as “the best of people” last night.
Charlotte Fullerton was killed in a landslide in Nepal last week
Charlotte Fullerton, known as Lottie, suffered a fatal head injury as rocks rained down while she was on a trekking holiday in the country’s Mustang District on August 10.
The keen tennis player, who “excelled both academically and athletically”, was about to start her fourth year at Jesus College.
Tributes have poured in from friends and loved ones.
She exemplified the very best of our student community
Close friend Polly Lamming wrote in an obituary to be published by the Cherwell student paper: “There is no one in Jesus who does not love and respect her.
“There is no one in Oxford’s sports world that does not smile when they think of her. There are no medics in our year who do not sing her praises.
“Charlotte Fullerton was the best of people, and will always, always, be remembered as such.”
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Her brother suffered minor injuries in the landslide and accompanied her to hospital, according to local reports.
A college statement said her tragic death had saddened everyone and the medical profession had been “deprived of a great talent”.
It said: “She exemplified the very best of our student community. Lottie was caring and compassionate, energetic and enthusiastic.
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“She excelled both academically and athletically, and we were looking forward to welcoming her back to College to begin her clinical training. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.”
Miss Fullerton will be honoured with a service at Jesus College Chapel.
She went to Canford School in Canford Magna, Dorset, according to her Facebook page.
Hundreds of people have died in landslides and floods caused by heavy rain in Nepal, India and Bangladesh in recent weeks.