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French tourist dies after medical emergency at Machu Picchu
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French tourist dies after medical emergency at Machu Picchu

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A French tourist died after experiencing a medical emergency while visiting the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • Emergency protocols were activated, and initial medical attention was provided within the archaeological site.
  • The tourist passed away during transport to the health center in Machupicchu Pueblo.

A French tourist has died after suffering a medical emergency at the renowned Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru's Cusco region. The incident occurred on Friday, June 26, around 12:30 p.m. local time.

The visitor, identified as Thierry Francois Roger, received initial medical assistance within the archaeological complex. However, his condition worsened, prompting rescue personnel from the Ministry of Culture to activate emergency protocols. He was then transported towards the health center in Machupicchu Pueblo.

Despite efforts, the tourist passed away en route to the Machupicchu Health Center. The Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC) of Cusco confirmed the fatality and expressed its condolences to Roger's family and loved ones.

Rescuers had initially taken the tourist to the Clínica Pardo's medical post, located near the park's entrance, where medical staff assessed his health. Due to the severity of his condition, an ambulance transfer to Machupicchu Health Center was deemed necessary for specialized care. The DDC Cusco issued an official statement regarding the incident.

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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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