Australian kayaker, 31, dies in a 'terrible' wild river rafting accident in Nepal

  • Australian kayaker, Adrian Kiernan, has died kayaking on a river in Nepal
  • The tragedy took place after conditions on the river turned treacherous 
  • The Humla Karnali river is renowned for its challenging conditions  
  • Mr Kiernan's family are set to fly out to Nepal to bring home his body

By Jon Talbot For Daily Mail Australia

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Kiernan (pictured) was well known in the international kayaking community

Kiernan (pictured) was well known in the international kayaking community

A treacherous river in Nepal has claimed the life of Australian kayaker, Adrian Kiernan, 31.

Mr Kiernan, from Tasmania, was kayaking on the Humla Karnali River in Nepal's Himalayan region, on November 15, when conditions turned dangerous.

Louis Bissonette, Mr Kiernan's kayaking companion, wrote on Facebook: 'We were all having the time of our life until the river drastically decided to put an end to it'.

The Humla Karnali, at 240 kilometres long, has long stretches of white water and is well-known for its difficulty.

According to ABC News the 'exact circumstances of Kiernan's death are not known at this stage'.

Adrian Kiernan, pictured with his girlfriend, Cory Flear (right), was described by friends as a man who 'lived life to the fullest'

Adrian Kiernan, pictured with his girlfriend, Cory Flear (right), was described by friends as a man who 'lived life to the fullest'

Adrian Kiernan (pictured) died kayaking the dangerous white water rapids of Humla Karnali in Nepal

Adrian Kiernan (pictured) died kayaking the dangerous white water rapids of Humla Karnali in Nepal

ABC News has also reported that the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has said it was 'providing consular assistance, in accordance with the Consular Services Charter, to the family and friends of an Australian man who died in Nepal'.

The death of Kiernan, who owned Tasmanian adventure tour company, Franklin River Rafting, has shocked the worldwide kayaking community, many of whom took to Facebook to express their condolences.

Jakub Sedivy wrote: 'Dude, you had been such an inspiration to many' and described Kiernan as 'Always fun, always motivated'.

Bissonette wrote: 'We will remember you as a humble and dedicated human being. A man who lived life to the fullest'.

According to Tasmania's The Mercury, Kiernan, had travelled the world pursuing his passion, and had kayaked in numerous countries including Russia, Kyrgyzstan, India, Papua New Guinea, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa.

Kiernan, pictured with girlfriend Cory Flear (right) had kayaked on rivers all over the world  

Kiernan, pictured with girlfriend Cory Flear (right) had kayaked on rivers all over the world  

 

 

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