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Matthew Power, 39, had accompanied a British explorer, Levison Wood, while he tried to walk the length of the Nile River, said the website of Men's Journal, for which Power was on assignment.
He died a few hours after collapsing and losing consciousness on Monday and his travel companions believe the cause of death was heatstroke, according to the magazine.
Asan Kasingye, the head of Interpol in Uganda, said his staff in northern Uganda reported early Monday that Power died suddenly after collapsing in Ajai game reserve in northern Uganda.
"I was informed that he just dropped dead on his own," Kasingye said.
The U.S. Embassy in Uganda is helping to repatriate Power's remains to Uganda's capital, Kampala, where an autopsy will be performed, he said.
Men's Journal said Power was "a true adventurer and a principled, ethical journalist who never failed to put the accuracy of the story and the fairness in his depiction of a person, place, or situation above what worked for him as a writer."
He had been on assignment in far-flung, often unpleasant places, covering everything from reckless fireworks displays in Mexico to a man's quest to walk the entire length of the Amazon.
"Matt chose the hard way when it was the right way, yet somehow never failed to enjoy the journey," Men's Journal said of the writer.
Outside, another U.S. magazine for which Power wrote, spoke highly on Tuesday of his reporting.
"He was a fearless and compassionate journalist who did terrific work for Outside, most recently from Costa Rica, where he reported an astounding story on the murder of a sea turtle activist," the magazine said in a statement. "He wrote with grace and humor and was always curious. He was tough but treated his story subjects with the utmost respect."
RODNEY MUHUMUZA, Associated Press
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maryanne braverman
July 19, 2014
What a wonderful, calming voice. RIP.
Rose
April 27, 2014
Mr. Power was a brilliant journalist and will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and friends. Love and Light.
The Carters
March 17, 2014
To the Bereaved Family of Matthew Power: We are deeply saddened by your loss. We sincerely appreciate Matthew's sharing his gift as a journalist reporting the various extraordinary feats of outdoor places that many of us will never experience first hand. May the words of Jesus at John 4:13-14 prove to be comforting. He mentions "a fountain of water bubbling up to impart everlasting life." Remembering Matthew with fondness today and in the days to come!
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Bankston
March 15, 2014
Dear Power family we are sorry for your loss.Draw close to God during this difficult time and He will draw close to you.
michelle plakas-kaiser
March 13, 2014
rip
March 13, 2014
Rest in peace ~ prayers.
Jeannie
March 13, 2014
May you take comfort in knowing that this is only temporary. Almighty God will eliminate death forever.
(Hosea 13:4) From the power of the Grave I will redeem them;
From death I will recover them.
Where are your stings, O Death?
Where is your destructiveness, O Grave?
March 12, 2014
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR.POWER,MAY THE THOUGHTS OF YOUR DEAR LOVED ONE BRING JOY TO YOUR HEART."like a man whom his own mother keeps comforting,so I myself shall keep comforting you people."..isa.66:13...nc
A fellow explorer/adventure seeker
March 12, 2014
What an incredible journalist Matthew was! He was truly adventurous and got to see so many different and interesting places on this planet that only few people can boast of. Looking forward to getting to know Matthew at his next stop – Paradise, where the perfect and beautiful adventure will never end.
Patti R
March 12, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to Matthew's family and friends.
Marilynn
March 12, 2014
To the bereaved family of Mr. Matthew Power. May you stop to remember the hearts that were warmed the smiles shared, and the lives touched.-Romans 15:4.
JPW
March 12, 2014
To the family of Matthew Power, please accept my deepest condolences. May the heartfelt hugs of your family and friends keep your heart beating and not breaking entirely. Also know that God cares and he promises to be close to the brokenhearted.
Glenda
March 12, 2014
My condolences on your loss. Luke 20:38
Scott Chamberland
March 12, 2014
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
March 12, 2014
May Our God of all comfort and peace be with the family and friends of Mr.Power. Psalms65:2.
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