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Hiker, 64, dies after fall on Monte Legnone
A 64-year-old hiker died after falling on Monte Legnone in northern Italy on Saturday.
The fall happened in a steep, difficult-to-reach area near the summit, in the municipality of Pagnona on the Lecco side of the mountain.
Rescuers were called at 2:58 p.m.
and an emergency helicopter and mountain rescue teams were sent to the scene.
They could only confirm that the man had died.
Monte Legnone rises to 2,609 metres and is a popular hiking destination, but its western slopes have steep channels and demanding terrain.
The cause and circumstances of the fall remain unclear, and the carabinieri are investigating.
A 64-year-old hiker died after falling in a remote area of Monte Legnone on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
The fall occurred in the municipality of Pagnona, on the Lecco side of the mountain.
Emergency services were alerted at 14:58, but responders could only confirm the man’s death.
A helicopter and Alpine rescue technicians were sent to the scene, and police are investigating the circumstances.
- Who
- A 64-year-old man; one source described him as from Milan.
- What
- He died after falling in a remote area of Monte Legnone.
- When
- Saturday, 31 October 2026, in the afternoon; the emergency alert was raised at 14:58.
- Where
- In the municipality of Pagnona, on the Lecco side of Monte Legnone.
- Why
- The cause and precise circumstances of the fall have not been established.
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The man fell in a remote area of Monte Legnone near Pagnona.
Emergency services were alerted.
A helicopter and Alpine rescue technicians went to the scene, where responders confirmed the man had died.
- Age
- 64
- Mountain
- Monte Legnone
- Municipality
- Pagnona
- Province
- Lecco
- Emergency alert
- 14:58
- Date
- 31 October 2026