Spanish tourist killed in 600-metre plunge from Norway's famous Preikestølen 'Pulpit Rock'
Monday, October 14, 2013 @ 10:06 AM
A SPANISH tourist has died after falling 600 metres off the top of the famous Pulpit Rock in the Norwegian fjords.
Authorities from the Scandinavian country confirm the man's family in Spain have been told and consular assistance is being provided.
Local newspaper Strandbuen, which interviewed other tourists, said the victim was just about to leave the famous Preikestølen, as it is known in Norwegian, which he had been visiting with a tour group, when he decided to take some more photos.
It was at this point that he fell off the edge – the first time a tourist has accidentally plunged from the massive cliff, says local sheriff Odd-Bjørn Næss.
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