Teen dies in 100ft mountain plunge in Wales while on waterfall walk with pals
A TEENAGER has died after falling 100ft on a mountain walk with pals to see waterfalls.
The 18-year-old was coming down a steep 100ft slope on Pen-Pych mountain in the Rhondda Valleys, South Wales, when he plunged down.
Emergency services and a helicopter rushed to the remote scene – but the teenager died from his injuries.
Pen-Pych mountain is popular with walkers – and offers stunning views of the Rhondda Valley and waterfalls in a three-hour circular walk.
He has not been named but police say his family has been “made aware” of the tragedy.
A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said: “We can confirm the death of an 18-year-old man at Pen Pych Woodland Park, Blaencwm, Rhondda.
“Emergency services responded to a report that the man had fallen from height in the woodland at 5.39pm yesterday.
“His family have been informed.”
It is understood he was in a group of half a dozen friends who set off on the walk on Friday afternoon.
Local MP Chris Bryant paid tribute to the teenager saying: “I’ve just heard the tragic news from last night.
“My thoughts are with the young man’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
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Others took to social media to pay their respects with many calling the death “devastating” and “heartbreaking news”.
The victim was described as “quiet and intelligent” – and say his family are heartbroken.
Police said there were no suspicious no suspicious circumstances surrounding the man’s death.