US Politics | Brit teacher, 55, named after falling 100ft to death from mountain after ‘taking wrong turn’ with her boyfriend in Italy

A BRIT teacher plunged 100ft to her death after taking the wrong path on a hiking trip in the Italian Dolomites, it's reported. Louise Atkinson, 55, had been walking in Rosengarten massif with partner John Dickinson when she lost her balance. Brit teacher Louise Atkinson fell 100ft to her death while walking along a 'difficult route' in the Italian DolomitesFacebook NewsflashThe couple had been heading towards the Fronza Alle Coronelle refuge along path 542 on 24th July when the woman fell to her death. '/ ' The couple, who lived in Ripon, North Yorkshire, are believed to have accidentally taken an experienced route, which requires hikers to clip on with carabiners. Neither Ms Atkinson nor Mr Dickinson, 58, are believed to have had the equipment with them, the Daily Mail reports. The route features a series of ladders, cables and walkways through narrow gulleys. A mountain rescue spokesman told the publication: ...The couple, who were not married, were on a hike on Sunday when they took a wrong turning and ended up on a more challenging route. READ MORE WORLD NEWS BLADE HORROR Hero Brit stabbed to death as he defended backpacker in hostel 'knife attack' HORROR PLUNGE Brit, 25, killed in Spain after falling from notorious 'Devil's Pass' peak ...It involved a Via Ferrata cableway, and they did not have the correct equipment so when they realised it was harder, they turned back. ...On the way down and just before re-joining the correct route the British lady slipped and fell around 35 metres. ...She suffered fatal injuries and was already deceased by the time the helicopter arrived at the scene. ...Her partner and others who had seen what happened raised the alarm but there was nothing that could be done.... Most read in US News HORROR FIND Three kids found dead at home with fourth body located in shed after 911 call BATTLE OF TITANS Terrifying vid shows pack of killer whales tearing apart great white shark ANON CALL Mystery call leads dad to body of son, 18, found in a pool of blood after party 'IT KILLS US' Missing girl's dad shares devastating update about 5-year-old's disappearance LOWER CHARGE I cut my summer energy bill by 50% by making 3 changes to how I cool my home CHILLING FIND Eerie discovery of decomposing body in hand-dug grave leads to teens' arrest Ms Atkinson's children have flown out to identify her body, the official said. The keen runner and her partner arrived in Italy last week. They were staying in a £150 a night hotel at nearby Castelrotto. A neighbour said: ...It is dreadful shock. She was a teacher and only broke up last week. They left for their holidays at the weekend. ...She loved teaching and the pupils are going to be sad when they find out Miss Atkinson has died.... Her body was recovered by the Tires mountain rescue team and the Guardia di Finanza and flown away by helicopter, local reports say. TEACHER TRAGEDY The tragedy happened just before 2pm on July 24. It is reported to be the second fatal accident in a few days on the same path, which is equipped with fixed rope, steps and rungs to help walkers. Carlo Alberto Zanella, the president of mountaineering group CAI Alto Adige, said he fears more could fall while trying to trek along the paths. He told news site il Dolomiti: ...We are worried. It is already a difficult summer for the rescuers called to intervene at high altitude and, unfortunately, I fear it will be even more complex with the beginning of August. It is dreadful shock. She was a teacher and only broke up last week. They left for their holidays at the weekend ...These routes cannot be underestimated and you must always tackle them with harness and the utmost caution.... On July 4, a missing Brit tourist was also found dead at the bottom of a cliff in Italy after leaving his family to go for a walk down a ...rough track.... Gerard Christopher Turner, 56, was discovered after going on a solo trek while on holiday with his family in Lezzono near the Alps. And a hero Brit dad is feared dead after he jumped into an Italian lake to try and save his son on July 22. Oil executive Aran Chada, 51, dived in after spotting his teenage lad in trouble swimming in the crystal clear waters of Italy's Lake Garda. Read More on The Sun MULTITASKING I live on the world's biggest cruise ship but my cabin's SO tiny He helped him onto a boat but is believed to have had a seizure from the shock of the cold water before vanishing beneath the surface. Rescuers have vowed to continue searching for the sales director, who was on holiday with his partner Holly Mosley, 39, and their two kids, aged 14 and seven. Aran Chada with wife Holly Mosley and kids

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