Man in his 80s dies after collapsing at Dovedale

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 08:52 · Archive

A man in his 80s died after collapsing while walking at Dovedale in Derbyshire over the weekend.

A man in his 80s died after collapsing while out walking at Dovedale, a Derbyshire beauty spot, over the weekend. Derby Mountain Rescue Team was called to the medical emergency along with Staffordshire Police, Derbyshire Police, East Midlands Ambulance Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service, Midlands Air Ambulance and the National Trust. CPR was carried out at the scene, but despite the efforts of everyone involved, the man could not be resuscitated. Team members subsequently carried the man by stretcher to a waiting ambulance.

The man's partner took to social media to thank everyone who had tried to save him. She said: 'Big thank you from me to everyone who helped my partner and I on the day - whilst it was so sudden and not the outcome I wanted, he was out doing what he loved on the day.' Derby Mountain Rescue Team added: 'Our thoughts are with his partner, family and friends at this difficult time.'

How it is being reported

• Man dies at popular Peak District beauty spot after collapsing during walk - with emergency services deployed to sceneA man has sadly passed away while walking at a popular Peak District beauty spot.Ilkeston Advertiser · 2 Nov, 09:39
• Man dies after collapsing while out walking at Derbyshire beauty spotHis partner has paid tribute to those who tried to save him, including members of the Derby Mountain Rescue TeamDerbyshire Live · 2 Nov, 08:33

In this story: Dovedale · Derbyshire · Derby Mountain Rescue Team · East Midlands Ambulance Service

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