US Politics | Female Brit hiker, 56, plunges 100ft to her death from mountain trail with her husband in Italy
A BRITISH hiker plunged nearly 100 feet to her death from a mountain in Italy whilst hiking with her husband. The 56-year-old had been hiking in Rosengarten massif in the Dolomites in northern Italy when she fell 98 feet after losing her balance. 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 body of the unnamed victim was retrieved by the Tires mountain rescue team and the Guardia di Finanza and flown away by helicopter, local reports say. The couple had been heading towards the Fronza Alle Coronelle refuge along path 542, via Ferrata Santner, on July 24 when the incident occurred just before 2pm. 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 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. The 55-year-old Italian tourist was killed after falling from the same path just eight days ago while hiking with a group of friends, according to the Italian news site Alto Adige. Carlo Alberto Zanella, the president of mountaineering group CAI Alto Adige, told local media that he feared more could fall while trying to trek along the paths popular with hikers. 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. ......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 vanishing from 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. Whilst 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. Most read in US News 'DEVASTATED' Mum's tribute to 'wonderful boy' after Brit, 22, killed by helicopter blades MEMORY LIVES ON 'Murdered' teen's loved ones believe she's sending tragic signs from grave 'world is shattered' Mystery after 9-year-old twin son of Meg and Harry's pal is found dead CRUCIAL EVIDENCE Chilling potential murder weapon that JonBenét's family want DNA tested HORRIFIC ABUSE Harrowing injuries boy, 2, suffered revealed after body found in diaper box STAY SAFE Exact time of day you're least likely to suffer shark attack revealed by expert 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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