A pilgrim who cycled through the Camino de Santiago to Fisterra He died this Friday, September 25, after suffering a fall on a forest trail in the municipality of A Coruña. EEC.
The man was part of a group of seven cyclists who carried out the section between Santiago and Fisterra, a very popular extension among those who decide to continue walking or pedaling beyond Compostela.
The accident occurred in a steep area.
The event took place around 4:00 p.m. on a forest track San Martiño, in Brens, within the municipality of Cee.
According to the information provided by the emergency services, the pilgrim fell from his bicycle on a steep section. One of his colleagues alerted 112 Galicia and explained that he was in an extremely serious condition.
While the rescue teams arrived, 112 put the companions in contact with health professionals from 061 so that they could follow their instructions.
An area that is difficult to access
The difficult terrain complicated the intervention.
The Cee Firefighters, health personnel of the 061, the medical helicopter based in Santiago, members of Civil defense and agents of the Civil Guard.
The victim was at a point that was difficult to access with conventional vehicles and firefighters had to collaborate with the medical team to reach the area.
Despite the mobilized device, the emergency services were unable to save the pilgrim's life.
The Camino continues beyond Santiago
The Camino a Fisterra is one of the best-known extensions of the Jacobean pilgrimage.
Unlike traditional routes, which have Santiago de Compostela as their destination, this itinerary starts from the Galician capital and continues towards the Costa da Morte, where many pilgrims decide to symbolically complete their journey along the Atlantic.
The accident once again reminds us that some sections of this route cross rural tracks, areas with steep slopes and places with difficult access, especially for those who travel by bicycle.
The day thus ended with painful news for his fellow travelers and for the entire pilgrim community.
From RTV Camino de Santiago we convey our condolences to the deceased pilgrim's family, friends and colleagues on the Camino.
