A man has died of a suspected heart attack after being rescued from Rivington Pike earlier today
In a statement Bolton’s Mountain Rescue service said
“At 08:29 this morning the team were contacted by North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust who were requesting our assistance at an incident at Rivington Pike, following a 999 call regarding a male reported to be in cardiac arrest.
North West Air Ambulance had also been called to the scene. Our first team members and vehicles arrived at 08:53 to meet with the NWAA crew. Members of the public, including two nurses who happened to be nearby, had started CPR before the arrival of any emergency services.
Despite the best efforts of all involved, sadly the man died.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who sadly lost his life. Thank you to the many members of public out walking who kindly kept away from the scene of this incident.
