Mystery as British Airways crewman found dead with ‘no visible injuries’ in South Africa

Mystery surrounds what happened to the man after he was found dead following a night out with friends. The cabin crew member was found dead with “no visible injuries”. The 52-year-old, Robert Gay, had joined colleagues for food and drink following the 11-hour flight from London.

Mr Gay was then separated from his friends and was found collapsed and unconscious on a floor.

Local police are investigating the cause of Mr Gay’s death.

A police investigation source told MailOnline: “It appears he was walking back to crew hotel.

“He got separated from his friends and was found dead at 4am on February 5.

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“Security is being tightened for airline crews.”

A spokesperson for BA said: “We’re deeply saddened by this news and our thoughts and sincere condolences are with our colleague’s family and friends at this sad time.

“We’re providing support to all of our colleagues that may be affected by this sad news.”

The Foreign and Commonwealth office said: “We are providing consular assistance following the death of a British man in South Africa.”

One colleague posted to Facebook said he was with Mr Gay the night before his death.

He said: “We had a wonderful evening with steak and wine and put the world to rights reminiscing about the good ol’ BA days.

“So shocked and saddened that you’re gone Rob.

“You truly were one of the nicest, kindest and most interesting gentleman I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.”