More
    HomeWorldWatch: Trying to take selfie, man falls 200 metres from mountain in...

    Watch: Trying to take selfie, man falls 200 metres from mountain in China; dies – The Times of India

    Published on

    spot_img


    A tourist died while attempting to take a selfie on Mount Nama in Sichuan province, China. The man, identified as Hong, was part of a hiking group when the accident occurred on September 25.31-year-old Hong unclipped his safety harness to take a photo on the snowy mountaintop, reports the Mirror. He slipped near a crevasse and fell 200 metres (650 feet) down the mountain. Fellow climbers watched in horror as he scrambled to regain control but could not stop his fall. Footage shared on social media shows the moment he tumbled down the 5,588-metre peak.Emergency services rushed to the scene, but Hong was pronounced dead. His body was transported to Gongga Mountain Town. His cousin said it was his first attempt to hike the mountain.Officials from the Kangding municipal education and sports bureau said the group had not reported their plans or obtained climbing permits. A local official said, “If the crampons had not been removed and the rope had not been undone, this might not have happened.” Personnel from the Sichuan Mountaineering Association confirmed that Hong was not a professional. Police are investigating the incident.





    Source link

    Latest articles

    Gap and Sandy Liang Launch Collaboration Reimagining Gap Icons with Downtown Edge

    Gap is partnering with New York-based designer Sandy Liang on a women’s and...

    California Passes Law Banning Loud Commercials On Streaming Services

    In an effort to cut down on noise pollution from suddenly blaring advertisements...

    Arattai may get AI features similar to WhatsApp Meta AI, Zoho CEO Mani Vembu talks about Zia AI

    Arattai, a made-in-India messaging app by Zoho, is talk and toast of the...

    More like this

    Gap and Sandy Liang Launch Collaboration Reimagining Gap Icons with Downtown Edge

    Gap is partnering with New York-based designer Sandy Liang on a women’s and...

    California Passes Law Banning Loud Commercials On Streaming Services

    In an effort to cut down on noise pollution from suddenly blaring advertisements...