Kayaker, 23, becomes third Australian to die in Nepal in the past month after she succumbed to massive injuries sustained on treacherous river

  • An 'inspiring' young kayaker was killed on November 29 while on the Seti River 
  • Cassandra Emary had represented Australia in World Championships in Nov
  • She is the third Australian to die in Nepal while doing extreme sports in a month

By Adam Mccleery For Daily Mail Australia

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A kayaker has become the third Australian to die while participating in adventure sports in Nepal in the past month. 

Cassandra Emary, 23, from Melbourne, died on November 29 after suffering serious injuries while kayaking on the Seti River, 9 News reported. 

Ms Emary was part of the Australian Women's Rafting Team and competed at the World Championships in Argentina in November. 

Cassandra Emary, 23, from Melbourne, died on November 29 after suffering serious injuries while kayaking in Nepal (pictured in Nepal)

Cassandra Emary, 23, from Melbourne, died on November 29 after suffering serious injuries while kayaking in Nepal (pictured in Nepal)

Emary was part of the Australian Women's Rafting Team which competed at the World Championships in Argentina in November

Emary was part of the Australian Women's Rafting Team which competed at the World Championships in Argentina in November

The Australian Women's Rafting Team took to social media to pay tribute to their teammate.

'With broken hearts, we pay tribute to our lost teammate Cassandra Emary,' the post read. 

'We feel so privileged to have shared our passion with such a vivacious, infectious, inspiring and powerful young woman.'

'As a team and individuals we are struggling to come to terms with her tragic loss and have been forever changed by her invaluable contribution to this team and our sport.' 

The team also extended its heartfelt condolences to Ms Emary's family.

'Like so many of us, the river gave her life meaning. Float on sister. We will miss you,' the post finished. 

The Australian Women's Rafting Team (pictured with Emary) took to social media to share their grief after the news of their teammates tragic passing

The Australian Women's Rafting Team (pictured with Emary) took to social media to share their grief after the news of their teammates tragic passing

International Rafting Federation also paid tribute to Ms Emary  (pictured) who had recently competed in Argentina 

International Rafting Federation also paid tribute to Ms Emary  (pictured) who had recently competed in Argentina 

The International Rafting Federation also paid tribute to Ms Emary. 

'With a heavy heart we share the untimely passing of Cassandra Emary or 'Cass' as most people will fondly remember,' an official statement read.

'Not one to let boundaries or challenges get in her way, Cass was an avid white water kayaker and adventurer.'

'Our thoughts are with her family and team mates now. Paddle on sister, we’ll meet you in the big eddy in the sky.' 

Tasmanian kayaker Adrian Kiernan died in a 'terrible accident' on a Nepalese river on November 15.

Newcastle man Michael Geoffrey Davis died while trying to summit Mount Everest on the same day.

Miss Emary (pictured) is the third Australian to die in Nepal in the space of a month while taking part in an adventure sport 

Miss Emary (pictured) is the third Australian to die in Nepal in the space of a month while taking part in an adventure sport 

 

 

 

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