A man has died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a fell run.
The 45-year-old became ill while out running on Holcombe Moor, near Ramsbottom, Bury, on Thursday evening (November 7). Mountain rescue teams attended attempted to resuscitate the man, but he did not survive.
Police and paramedics also responded to the incident, which happened near to Pilgrim's Cross.
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In a post on Facebook, Bolton Mountain Rescue Team wrote: "Late on Thursday evening, we were alerted to an incident at Holcombe Moor above Ramsbottom. Simultaneous calls to us came from Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
"A 47-year-old male, out fell running, was reported to be in cardiac arrest a short distance away from Pilgrim’s Cross. Members of Rossendale & Pendle Mountain Rescue Team were coincidentally running nearby and had started resuscitation attempts.
"Team vehicles responded and conveyed NWAS and GMP personnel, alongside rescue and medical equipment, to the location. Sadly, the casualty did not survive. Team members remained on scene whilst routine police enquiries were conducted.
"The casualty was carried off the moor by the team. The team stood down at 02:00. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the man involved."
