After falling over 60 feet while riding in Italy, a British mountain biker died.
Unidentified 46 year-old male was in a group with friends at the time of Friday’s accident.
The rescue team raised the alarm, and an emergency response helicopter was dispatched.
It took place in dense woodland near Molini di Triora, 50 miles southwest of Genoa. The park was also home to the incident.
The helicopter arrived on the scene.
Officials claimed that the man was walking on a path which descends to a lake. It is described as “beautiful, quick one” in guides. There are some small jumps as well as rocky sections. The bath is at the end.
According to a spokesperson from the Liguria Mountain Rescue, “His friends instantly alerted emergency service and a team of volunteers managed to arrive on foot. He was then treated immediately.”
Rescue services released pictures showing paramedics on the scene. The man’s friends are watching, and the helicopter departs from the scene.
Pietra Ligure was called to take the man, but doctors couldn’t save him.
Mail Online spoke to a British mountain biking guide, who said that the region is very popular and had many groups from Britain.
“The entire community is affected by the news. Tourism and mountain biking are the mainstays of this area, so it will all be destroyed.
There are many trails in Molino that take you through the forests and bring you back to the village.
According to a local, the group only arrived in the area a few days prior and was due to depart after the weekend.