Alana Cutland

Tragic Alana, 19, opened the door of the aircraft and plunged more than 3,500 feet into the African savannah woodland.

Local police say the area is heavily populated by Fossa wild cats, which are carnivorous and grow up to six feet long.

Cambridge university student and former Denbigh pupil Alana was one of only two passengers in the Cessna light aircraft.

Alana Cutland

Her fellow passenger and the pilot both tried to grab her and save her from jumping but eventually had to let go due to "exhaustion".

Alana was flying back from a self-funded field trip in a remote area of Madagascar, She had gone there to study a rare species of crab.

It is understood she was returning home early due to episodes of mental ill health.