A BRITISH hiker is believed to have plunged to his death in India after accidentally trekking on a banned high-altitude route in treacherous conditions, reports claim.
The 27-year-old was walking with a friend in the Dhauladhar mountains, near the Himalayas, when he fell and sustained serious injuries.
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It’s thought the pair were unaware of a local ban on high-altitude trekking in the winter seasons, cops said.
On February 14, the pair reportedly embarked on the trek from Dharamkot to the snowline via Triund in Dharamshala.
The Brit is believed to have slipped during their descent, seriously injuring himself.
The tourist “suffered an accident and sustained rib injuries,” Indian police said.
His pal trekked back down to desperately get help from cops and locals, with a team of rescuers immediately dispatched, local media claims.
A rescue team, consisting of the fire department, police, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), arrived at the scene late at night.
Despite their efforts, the Brit succumbed to his injuries and was tragically pronounced dead on Monday.
An official stated the…
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