Irish Tourist Dies After 1,900-Foot Fall at Bulgarian Ski Resort

The 29-year-old lost his balance while taking photos near Bansko and succumbed to his injuries despite rescue efforts.

The Irish tourist fell approximately 1,900 feet while taking pictures with a group near Bansko, a popular ski resort in Bulgaria.
The incident occurred near Vihren, Bulgaria's second-highest mountain, in the Pirin Mountains region.
A mountain rescue team transported the injured man to a hospital in Razlog, where he later died from severe injuries despite medical intervention.
The Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland confirmed awareness of the case and is providing consular assistance but declined to comment further.
Bansko has seen a significant rise in visitors, with over 190,000 tourists last winter, marking it as a growing alternative to Alpine ski destinations.