Man in his 60s dies on path at popular beauty spot near to where axed Sycamore Gap tree stood
The man got into difficulties on a path close to the Steel Rigg car park in Northumberland National Park on Saturday July 5.
Emergency services scrambled to the area but despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "At 1pm on Saturday, July 5, we received a report via the ambulance service that a person was suffering a medical episode while on a path close to Steel Rigg car park in Northumberland.
"Emergency services attended but the person – a man in his 60s – was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
"The man's next of kin have been informed.
"A report into the man's death has been prepared for the coroner."
Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team were one of the emergency services called to the incident.
They added: "Our thoughts and condolences go to the walker's friends and family."
The man suffered the medical episode near the same beauty spot where the iconic Sycamore Gap tree stood before it was axed.
The pair of thugs who chopped down the natural landmark are being sentenced today.
He and Adam Carruthers, 32, face years in jail at Newcastle crown court after being convicted of causing over £600,000 damage to the tree and Hadrian's Wall.
Trial judge Mrs Justice Lambert warned them after the verdict in May that they face "a lengthy period in custody".
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