British climber, 28, dies in fall in northern Spain | Spain
A British man has died after falling about 61 metres (200ft) whereas descending from the summit of a mountain in northern Spain, in accordance with native regulation enforcement.
The 28-year-old mountaineer fell down a vertical gully on the east facet of the Torrecerredo – the very best peak of the Cantabrian mountains – on Thursday afternoon, the Spanish Civil Guard for the Asturias area mentioned.
The mountaineer’s stays have been situated after a rescue staff aboard a helicopter flew over the realm, the Civil Guard mentioned.
Two specialists have been lowered to retrieve the person’s physique and his belongings which had been scattered throughout the fall.
The incident occurred throughout the descent, about 20 metres beneath the Torrecerredo peak, the Civil Guard mentioned.
The mountaineer’s physique was transported to La Morgal, a regional sports activities and aviation facility in Llanera close to the Asturian metropolis of Gijon.
A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office mentioned it had contacted native authorities concerning the demise.
Torrecerredo, which has an elevation of about 2,649 metres, is the very best peak of the Picos de Europa mountain vary, which is a part of the bigger Cantabrian Mountains vary.
