A Czech tourist died on Friday afternoon in the Italian Dolomites after falling from a mountain trail, Italian news agency ANSA and public broadcaster RAI reported.

The man had reportedly strayed from his group during a hike and lost his footing.

The accident occurred around 2:00 p.m. in the Val di Fassa area of the Trentino region, a popular destination for mountain hiking and climbing.

The man, who was about 50 years old, had been hiking with others toward Passo San Nicolò, a mountain pass located at roughly 2,400 meters above sea level.

According to early reports, the man accidentally left the designated trail, lost his balance, and fell onto rocks below. Members of the hiking group immediately alerted mountain rescue services, and a rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene.

However, despite swift intervention, the man succumbed to his injuries at the site. His body was later transported down to the valley by emergency crews.

The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not yet confirmed the details, but Czech media report that officials are currently reviewing the case.

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