Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
An Australian man, Matthew Cameron Paton, died after falling down a ravine while hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. He was reported missing after falling through a broken railing and was later found by rescue teams. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
- ▪Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, fell approximately 300 meters down a ravine on the Inca Trail.
- ▪He had been hiking with a group of tourists and a guide when the accident occurred.
- ▪Search and rescue operations were initiated after he was reported missing on Wednesday.
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- ▪ Australian hiker dies in Peru after fall on Inca Trail — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Breaking: Australian dies in Peru after fall on Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — ABC News (Australia)
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Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLana LamSydneyGetty ImagesThe man died after falling down a ravine on the Inca Trail to Machu PicchuAn Australian man has died after falling down a ravine while walking on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, local authorities have said.Members of the High Mountain Rescue Unit in the city of Cusco found the body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, on Thursday, about 300m (984ft) down an abyss near the "50 Gradas" section of the trail.On Wednesday, Paton - who arrived in Cusco about 12 days ago with his wife - had been reported missing after he fell through a broken railing as he was hiking the famous Peruvian mountain trail with a group of tourists and a guide, police said.
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