Tributes paid to hiking couple who died in Majorca

Friends and former colleagues said the couple were on holiday in Majorca

Tributes have been paid to a British couple who died during a flash flood in a mountainous area of Majorca.

Sarah Thompson and her boyfriend Alexander Barrett are believed to have been swept away during the flood after storms hit the region on 3 September.

The couple's bodies were found after a search and rescue operation by Spain's Civil Guard.

The body of Miss Thompson was discovered by search and rescue teams on 4 September with Mr Barrett's body being found two days later.

Enthusiastic climbers

Friends and former colleagues have since paid tribute to the couple who were from the Greater Manchester area.

The Good Rebel bar in Stockport, where Miss Thompson previously worked, paid tribute to her on Instagram, remembering her kind nature and "beaming smile".

The bar wrote: "We have some sad news to share.

"Whilst on holiday Sarah Thompson, who used to work with us, was involved in a tragic accident alongside her boyfriend Alex and sadly passed away.

"Even though she left two years ago, Sarah was and still is a very big part of The Good Rebel, being with us from day one and helping make The Good Rebel what it is.

"She was the heart and soul of the place and left an impression on everyone who walked through our door with her beaming smile and welcoming nature.

"She was the kindest and happiest person you could ever meet and could rock a pair of dungarees like no other. We love and miss you Sarah x."

Climbing gym Awesome Walls in Stockport, where Mr Barrett worked as an instructor, paid tribute to the couple on Facebook, remembering them as enthusiastic climbers.

Small canyon

Friends and family have organised a memorial for the couple for Sunday evening in Stockport's Woodbank and Vernon Park.

In early September, Spain's Civil Guard said the couple were on a trail that leads through a small canyon to the sea when the storm hit the Mediterranean island.

The Balearic Islands and a large area of Spain's eastern coast had been under alert for strong winds and heavy rains.

Emergency services searched the area near the Torrent de Pareis canyon in the Tramuntana mountains and recovered their bodies.