An Australian man has died whereas climbing on the Kokoda Monitor in Papua New Guinea.
The Division of International Affairs and Commerce (DFAT) confirmed the person’s loss of life, however may present few particulars instantly.
“The Division of International Affairs and Commerce is offering consular help to the household of an Australian man who died in Papua New Guinea,” a spokesperson stated.
“We ship our deepest condolences to the household.”
The 48-year-old fainted on the observe on Sunday earlier than his strolling group gave him CPR in an try to save lots of his life, in line with the ABC.
He was later pronounced lifeless at Port Moresby’s Pacific Worldwide Hospital.
The Kokoda Monitor was the situation of an intense battle between Japanese and Australian forces in 1942.
April is without doubt one of the busiest durations on the observe as 1000’s stroll within the footsteps of Australian troopers within the lead as much as Anzac Day.
The entire observe runs over 96km by the Owen Stanley Vary and is mostly accomplished in 4 to 12 days.
It is described because the “final problem” in line with tour firm Australian Kokoda Excursions.
“The terrain might be tough and the climate on the observe is unpredictable and you must be prepared for something,” he stated.
