Rescuers found his body about 300 meters below a steep slope in a part of the path called “50 Gradas” near the city of Cusco. The policeman had been looking for him the day before – he had reported missing when he did not return after hiking with a tourist group and a guide. Police chief in Cusco, Virgilio Velasquez, explained that the man most likely lost his balance while crossing a bridge and tried to grab a wooden railing that broke.
“He fell into the ravine along with the railing,” he said to Peruvian media. Machu Picchu PHOTO: AP The man was a Victoria, Ontario, police officer since 2009, and was due to take over a new position as a sergeant next month, reports BBC. His family said they were shaken by the tragedy and had long wanted to visit Peru.
“The family was very sad for him,” his family said. “He had long wanted to visit Peru.”
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