Family pay tribute to sisters' adventurous spirit

The devastated family of two Sheffield sisters who died in Vietnam while climbing at a popular tourist spot have paid tribute to their adventurous spirit and love of life.

Beth Anderson, 24, and her sister Isobel Mackensie Squire, 19, who were from the Eccelsall area of Sheffield were backpacking round South East Asia when the tragedy happened. The Foreign Commonwealth Office have confirmed they were two of the three young people whose bodies were found in Vietnam yesterday (Friday 26 February).

An investigation has been launched by police in Vietnam into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

A spokeswoman for Beth and Isobel’s family said that their lives would never be the same again.

She added: “Two bright lights have gone out. They shone brightly for 24 and 19 years for everyone who loved and adored them and everyone who came into contact with them.

“Sisters, Beth and Izzy were living a life of adventure and did so, right to the end.”