In a tragic incident, a 63‑year‑old British tourist lost his life while paragliding near Tremp in Catalonia, Spain.
Emergency services received a report of the accident in the Palau de Noguera area, north of Tremp, at 13:30 local time (14:30 BST) on Wednesday.
The man was found seriously injured by rescuers and received first aid, but he later died before medical teams could arrive. Local media suggest he may have tangled with power lines before hitting the ground, though authorities have not confirmed the cause.
The UK’s Foreign Office has expressed support for the deceased’s family. Catalan officials reported that three fire brigades and two medical teams were on the scene; the Mossos d'Esquadra coordinated five citizen‑security and investigation teams. Authorities will likely inform the family through British consular channels.
This area is a popular spot for paragliders and hang‑gliders on the Pyrenees edge, underscoring the importance of safety measures for visitors.
