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British climber dies in Austrian Alps | British climber dies in Austrian Alps |
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A British climber has died after falling 200m (656ft) when he lost his balance in the Austrian Alps, local police said. | A British climber has died after falling 200m (656ft) when he lost his balance in the Austrian Alps, local police said. |
The 42-year-old man was walking about 10m ahead of his companion when he fell down a steep boulder-strewn area. | The 42-year-old man was walking about 10m ahead of his companion when he fell down a steep boulder-strewn area. |
He died on Friday afternoon in the western province of Tyrol. A police helicopter was used to recover his body. | He died on Friday afternoon in the western province of Tyrol. A police helicopter was used to recover his body. |
The pair were described by police as inexperienced climbers. | The pair were described by police as inexperienced climbers. |
The accident happened when the pair encountered difficult conditions in the area of Durrach. Parts of the path were covered in snow and they had turned back. | The accident happened when the pair encountered difficult conditions in the area of Durrach. Parts of the path were covered in snow and they had turned back. |
The UK Foreign Office confirmed the death of a British national and said it was providing the family with consular assistance. It did not release the name of the dead man. |
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