A British holidaymaker has tragically died in India after a harrowing incident during a mountain trek. The man was navigating the Dhauladhar range in Himachal Pradesh, close to the Himalayas, when he reportedly suffered a fatal fall.
He was descending from Triund, a town situated at an altitude of 2,800 metres and favoured by hiking enthusiasts, when the accident occurred. Upon the man’s fall, his trekking partner hurried back to the village to call for help, leading to the swift dispatch of a rescue team.
Despite their efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries on Monday after receiving medical help. His trekking companion also sustained rib injuries during the ordeal, as per local news outlets.
Authorities have stated that the pair were trekking despite restrictions on high-altitude activities in the winter months.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has been contacted for further information. This incident follows the disappearance of another British mountaineer in the same mountain range last year while attempting to conquer Everest’s peak, reports the Mirror.
Personal trainer Daniel Paterson and his guide Pastenji Sherpa, aged 23, went missing shortly after reaching the summit on May 21st, believed to be in the mountain’s infamous “death zone” at the time. Search operations were initiated after they lost touch with their expedition team.
Mr Paterson, 39, from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is sadly believed to have lost his life in the incident after being struck by falling ice. The death toll on the 8,848m peak since 1922 stands at 335, including those who perished during both the ascent and descent.