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Skier dies in Bansko

Tue, Jan 26 2010 17:32 CET

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Skier dies in Bansko

A skier has died on the slopes of Bansko, one of Bulgaria's top skiing resorts. The 41-year-old male from Sofia, was reported dead on January 26 2010 by the Mountain Rescue Service Ski Patrol, Bulgarian media reported.

According to initial reports, the Mountain Rescue Service (PSS) were alerted of the incident at about 1pm and administered first aid. The skier had allegedly suffered injuries from an impact with a snow cornice and died only minutes after the PSS arrived on the scene. Near where the man fell was a parked "truck". Further details at this stage are unavailable.

The body of the man has been transported to the hospital in Razlog where it will undergo an autopsy.

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Anonymous Mark Thompson Tue, Jan 26 2010 20:15 CET
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I saw the attempts to revive the man from the chair lift, they were clearly doing all they could. Very sad indeed. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

Anonymous Mark Thompson Tue, Jan 26 2010 20:14 CET
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I saw the attempts to revive the man from the chair lift, they were clearly doing all they could. Very sad indeed.


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