Overview

• The body of a 40-year-old trail runner was recovered Saturday near Tarascon-sur-Ariège in the Pyrénées by a mountain rescue team.
• The man, described as an experienced trail runner, is believed to have fallen 80 meters from a rocky ledge in a steep and remote area near Arignac.
• Initial search efforts began after hikers reported hearing a cry for help, but no immediate findings were made.
• A second alert from the man’s family, who had lost contact with him, prompted the deployment of two helicopters equipped with thermal cameras.
• An investigation has been launched to confirm the circumstances of the accident, with officials noting the runner may have taken an unintended path.