Overview

• Cyclists discovered the man lying next to his bicycle on a bike path between Erlach and Pflochsbach on Friday afternoon in the Main-Spessart district of Lower Franconia.
• They called emergency services, which began resuscitation at the scene and transported him to a hospital, where he died later the same day.
• A rescue helicopter responded alongside ground crews, and nearby firefighters mobilized quickly due to a scheduled drill in Erlach.
• Police say preliminary findings indicate the 71-year-old was riding alone and they currently exclude involvement by others.
• Authorities have opened inquiries, with the precise cause of death still undetermined pending clarification of whether it was a sudden cardiac event or injuries from a fall.