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Koh Rong

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Locations Cambodia
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Population1,100 estimated
Highest point316 meters
CommuneSangkat 5
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About Koh Rong


Koh Rong is an island in the Sihanoukville Province of Cambodia. It's known for its sandy coves and coral reefs, like those around Koh Rong Pier. Inland, the dense jungle terrain is dotted with coconut palms and waterfalls. In the south are Jewelorchids, a small zoo home to butterflies, snakes, and birds, and lively Police Beach, a party spot. High Point Rope Park has suspension bridges, rope walks and zip lines.

Amelia Bambridge: body of Cambodia backpacker found in the sea

Feb 16,2020 7:30 am

Amelia Bambridge was last seen on The Island of Koh Rong on 23. October

The Body of a British backpacker Amelia Bambridge lost in Cambodia, was found on the sea.

The 21-year-old, from Worthing, West Sussex , was last at a Beach Party on The Island of Koh Rong last week.

Ms Bambridge body 30 miles was rescued from The Island , and was taken to Sihanoukville on the mainland of Cambodia, said African officials.

Harry Bambridge, who flew to Cambodia, to The Search of his sister, join you confirmed had been found.

she was last seen around 03:00 local time on 23. October and was reported missing when she failed to check out of your hostel.

the staff at the police beach, a private party location on The Island , she found a purple backpack with a wallet, cellphone and bank cards in The Following morning.

Amelia Bambridge father (second left) and brother (right) arrived in Koh Rong on Sunday to join The Search

About 150 Volunteers - including divers, navy personnel, the local population and the tourists came looking for the Cambodian police in the land and the sea.

Ms Bambridge father and brother flew, and The Search parties arrived on Sunday, her mother was on The Island on Monday joined.

Earlier, her brother posted on Facebook: "I just saw that you and I can confirm, it is my Little Sister Amelia .

"I'm so sorry to bring all of your Friends and family, there is Nothing More I wanted than you are, alive again and I really tried.

"I'm sorry, she's Amelia Bambridge, the round's on me if we meet again in heaven. "

Harry Bambridge traveled to Koh Rong to help in The Search for his sister

Ms Bambridge sister, Sharon Schultes, wrote in an emotional Facebook post was shortly confirmed to the news.

"I have the terrible confirmation that My Sister Amelia Bambridge was found and She Said no more With Us ," She Said .

"It breaks my heart to know all my close family and Friends , the terrible things we don't want to.

"Now we have to have our Amelia back to England, so we lay her beautiful soul to rest, and not to forget the wonderful life you lived.

"I Thank You for all the support we had already, please continue to do what you can so we can be sure all of Our Family home with Amelia . "

Koh Rong is located off the West Coast of Cambodia

said A spokesman for The Foreign and Commonwealth Office: "Our thoughts are with Amelia 's family in this very sad time, and we will continue to do everything we can to support you.

"Our staff in Cambodia and in the United Kingdom bereavement advice and emotional support, and stay in close contact with the Cambodian authorities. "

Tim Loughton , MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, said: "at the bottom to hear Destroyed, the terribly sad news about Amelia Bambridge This Morning , The Thoughts and prayers of everyone in Worthing are with your family and Friends . "

the Cambodian police began their search before Amelia 's body was found, you might also be interested in: A candlelight vigil was held in Worthing on Wednesday, a week after Amelia

she went missing On Wednesday, the family and Friends of Ms Bambridge attended a vigil held in St Michael's Church in Worthing to mark a week when she was seen the last time.

father Christopher Ingel had said that her disappearance was "unimaginable" what works for you and your family.

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Source of news: bbc.com

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