A travel influencer has tragically passed away at the age of 28.
Maria Eftimova, a civil engineering student at the University of Salford, fell 65 feet to her death during a mountain climbing expedition on the north ridge of the Tryfan mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, on February 22.
The 28-year-old was scaling the treacherous peak with her friend Anna, and Anna’s father when the traumatic accident occurred.
A nearby team member performed CPR in an attempt to revive her, but she could not be saved, BBC News reported.
Following her passing, Eftimova’s friend, Megan Griffiths, paid tribute to the adventurous influencer, remembering her as a selfless soul.
"Maria was a one-of-a-kind person who lived life to the fullest - not only adventurous and free-spirited but also incredibly kind, intelligent, and selfless," Griffiths told the outlet. "Her tragic loss will be felt by so many, and we are absolutely devastated to lose such a precious friend."
Another friend, Victoria Critchley, also shared heartfelt words about the late woman, which read: "Maria was an ambitious, bright and cherished, whose vibrant personality, energy and aura touched and uplifted all around her.
"She had a passion for engineering, having studied civil engineering at the University of Salford, and a love for extreme sports," she continued. "Her biggest passion being snowboarding, which she was super excited for and looking forward to doing again on her upcoming trip to Austria.
"She had an insatiable thirst for life and exploring our world's beauty. Tragically, she was taken from her family far, far, far too soon," she continued. "Words cannot express the devastation her family and our community are experiencing."
The bereaved friend has launched a fundraising page that has raised £19,318 ($24,000) as of the time of writing.
Standing at 3,010 feet, Tryfan is one of the deadliest mountains in the UK, with its challenging terrain claiming multiple lives over the years.
With no designated footpaths leading to the summit, climbers must rely on their hands and scrambling techniques to make the ascent.
The mountain was once used as a training ground to test oxygen equipment and safety techniques ahead of the historic first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953.
Chris Lloyd, chairman of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation, has urged hikers to check the weather forecast and ensure they are properly equipped before attempting the climb.
The content creator's horrific death marks the second fatal accident in Eryri National Park within just 10 days, per The New York Post.
Eftimova's family in Bulgaria is now facing significant challenges in bringing her body back home for a proper farewell.
Critchley explained that the fundraiser was set up to ensure the late student receives the dignified farewell she deserves with her loved ones by her side.
Our thoughts are with Eftimova's loved ones at this time.