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The Independent
20-02-2025
- The Independent
British tourist dies after fall during Himalayan trek
A British tourist died after falling during a trek in the Dhauladhar mountains of the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh in India. The 27-year-old man, who is still to be named pending formal identification, suffered serious injuries after falling down a cliff during the descent and was declared dead upon arrival at hospital. The victim had been hiking with a fellow British tourist near the village of Thathri on the outskirts of Dharamshala when the accident occurred. The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Response Force launched a rescue operation on Sunday evening after it was alerted to the accident at 6pm local time. A team of 10 rescue workers navigated 'extremely difficult terrain' to reach the hikers and found them at 10.30pm. One of the men was found critically injured and secured onto a stretcher for evacuation. Progress was slow due to the rugged landscape, prompting additional rescue teams to be deployed. The Disaster Response Force said rescuers took nearly two hours to cover just 100m due to repeated crossings of a rivulet and the mountain's steep incline. The evacuation continued through the night and into Monday, with the combined efforts of all teams enabling them to bring the injured man and his friend down at 5.08pm. The injured hiker was taken to the Zonal Hospital in Dharamshala, where he was pronounced dead. Reports said the man likely sustained rib injuries from the fall. His companion was unharmed. Authorities said the British tourists were likely unaware of a ban on high-altitude trekking in Himachal Pradesh during the winter season. According to local officials, the men had arrived in Dharamshala on Friday and set off on Sunday for a trek from Dharamkot to Triund, a popular trail that reaches nearly 3,000m in altitude. The UK Foreign Office confirmed the fatality, with a spokesperson stating: "We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in India and are in contact with the local authorities." The Dhauladhar range is part of the Himalayas, which stretch across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan. While the Triund trek is generally considered suitable for fit beginners, winter conditions significantly increase the risks.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
British tourist dies trekking with friend in Himalayas
A British tourist has died while trekking with a friend in the Himalaya mountains in northern India. The two British men were hiking in "extremely difficult terrain" near the village of Thathri in Dharamshala when one of them was critically injured, local emergency services said. The man was rescued and taken down the mountain on a stretcher, but by the time he reached hospital nearly 24 hours later he was declared dead, rescuers said. The Foreign Office said they were "supporting the family of a British man who has died in India and are in contact with the local authorities". According to the Times of India, the pair were hiking the Triund trek, a popular route of about 7km (4.3 miles) in the foothills of the Dhauladhar mountain range. They were on their descent when one of the men fell and his friend sought help from the nearby village, the newspaper reports. Local rescuers, the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Response Force, said on X that the call for their help had come in at 18:00 on Sunday, and a team of 10 people had been sent up the mountain to search for the men. "After four hours of trekking, the team located the victims at 10:30pm with one trekker in a critical condition. They secured the critical trekker onto a stretcher and began the challenging descent along with his co trekker. "The rough terrain and repeated crossings of a rivulet made progress extremely slow, requiring nearly two hours to cover just 100 meters." Overnight the team requested backup, and more rescuers arrived in the morning. "They continued transporting the victims but faced extreme difficulty due to the steep landscape, requiring multiple anchorings of the stretcher." The man was finally taken to hospital at 17:08 on Monday but was declared dead on arrival, rescuers added. His friend was unharmed. The local authorities in Kangra district had brought in a temporary ban on trekking in high-altitude areas, but the Times of India says the two tourists were unaware of it. It said they had reached the snowline - the part of the mountain where snow is on the ground all year round. The victim has yet to be formally identified.
BBC News
20-02-2025
- BBC News
British tourist dies while trekking with friend in Himalayas
A British tourist has died while trekking with a friend in the Himalaya mountains in northern two British men were hiking in "extremely difficult terrain" near the village of Thathri in Dharamshala when one of them was critically injured, local emergency services man was rescued and taken down the mountain on a stretcher, but by the time he reached hospital nearly 24 hours later he was declared dead, rescuers Foreign Office said it was "supporting the family of a British man who has died in India and are in contact with the local authorities". According to the Times of India, the pair were hiking the Triund trek, a popular route of about 7km (4.3 miles) in the foothills of the Dhauladhar mountain were on their descent when one of the men fell and his friend sought help from the nearby village, the newspaper reports. Local rescuers, the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Response Force, said on X that the call for their help had come in at 18:00 on Sunday, and a team of 10 people had been sent up the mountain to search for the men."After four hours of trekking, the team located the victims at 10:30pm with one trekker in a critical condition. They secured the critical trekker onto a stretcher and began the challenging descent along with his co trekker."The rough terrain and repeated crossings of a rivulet made progress extremely slow, requiring nearly two hours to cover just 100 meters." Overnight the team requested backup, and more rescuers arrived in the morning."They continued transporting the victims but faced extreme difficulty due to the steep landscape, requiring multiple anchorings of the stretcher."The man was finally taken to hospital at 17:08 on Monday but was declared dead on arrival, rescuers added. His friend was unharmed. The local authorities in Kangra district had brought in a temporary ban on trekking in high-altitude areas, but the Times of India says the two tourists were unaware of said they had reached the snowline - the part of the mountain where snow is on the ground all year victim has yet to be formally identified.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
British tourist dies while trekking in India
A British tourist has died while trekking in northern India, the local disaster response force has said. He was rescued from 'extremely difficult terrain' alongside a fellow British trekker who survived. On Tuesday, the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Response Force confirmed on X that it had received a rescue call on Sunday evening regarding a British tourist who had injured himself while trekking near the town of Thathri in the western Himalayas. A rescue team of ten was deployed at 6.30pm, but due to the challenging terrain, they were unable to reach the trekkers for many hours, the force said. 'The team began their trek from the Thathri Power Project and, upon reaching Dritto Cafe, they were informed that the victims were located 4km further uphill in extremely difficult terrain,' the disaster response force said on Tuesday. 'After four hours, the team located the victims at 10.30pm with one trekker in a critical condition. He was secured to a stretcher and they began the challenging descent along with his co-trekker.' The injured trekker was taken to the hospital for medical treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival, the force added. The two British men arrived in the town of Dharamshala on Feb 14 and left for a trek from Dharamkot to Triund on Sunday, according to The Times of India. It was reported that one of the men fell during their descent towards Thathri. The Kangra administration had imposed a ban on high-altitude trekking during the winter, which the two tourists were unaware of, the newspaper added. A spokesman for the Foreign Office said on Wednesday: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in India and are in contact with the local authorities.' The British victim has not yet been formally identified. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
19-02-2025
- Telegraph
British tourist dies while trekking in India
A British tourist has died while trekking in northern India, the local disaster response force has said. He was rescued from 'extremely difficult terrain' alongside a fellow British trekker who survived. On Tuesday, the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Response Force confirmed on X that it had received a rescue call on Sunday evening regarding a British tourist who had injured himself while trekking near the town of Thathri in the western Himalayas. A rescue team of ten was deployed at 6.30pm, but due to the challenging terrain, they were unable to reach the trekkers for many hours, the force said. 'The team began their trek from the Thathri Power Project and, upon reaching Dritto Cafe, they were informed that the victims were located 4km further uphill in extremely difficult terrain,' the disaster response force said on Tuesday. 'After four hours, the team located the victims at 10.30pm with one trekker in a critical condition. He was secured to a stretcher and they began the challenging descent along with his co-trekker.' The injured trekker was taken to the hospital for medical treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival, the force added. The two British men arrived in the town of Dharamshala on Feb 14 and left for a trek from Dharamkot to Triund on Sunday, according to The Times of India. It was reported that one of the men fell during their descent towards Thathri. The Kangra administration had imposed a ban on high-altitude trekking during the winter, which the two tourists were unaware of, the newspaper added. A spokesman for the Foreign Office said on Wednesday: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in India and are in contact with the local authorities.'
