Brit, 70, collapses and dies on popular hiking route in Spain

A BRITISH pensioner has died while hiking in a popular beauty spot in Spain.

The unnamed 70-year-old was walking the Cares Route in the northwestern province of Leon on Wednesday when he suddenly collapsed.

He lost consciousness and went into cardiac arrest, reports Info Leon.

Fellow hikers immediately began performing CPR in an attempt to revive him.

The incident took place at around 1.25pm, when a call was made to the 112 emergency number.

A helicopter was flown to the scene, while mountain rescue teams raced to the area on foot.

Despite their best efforts the man could not be saved.