A THREE Peaks walker died after collapsing on the summit of Ingleborough.

The Cave Rescue Organisation was called out to the incident on June 11 after the 60-year-old man was believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest.

Members of the man’s group performed CPR until paramedics arrived to take over.

But, despite the best efforts of emergency services, there was nothing the paramedics could do to save him.

A Cave Rescue Organisation spokesman said: “A Three Peaks walker was reported to have collapsed (believed to be in cardiac arrest), just on to the summit of Ingleborough, having climbed up from Chapel le dale.

“Members of his own group administered CPR until paramedics arrived by North West Air Ambulance.

“CRO members were ascending from Fell Lane, Ingleton, as the air ambulance flew in, but some were withdrawn when, after the best efforts of the paramedics, they recognised that they could do no more for him.

“The deceased was flown down to Ingleton for transportation to Harrogate.”

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends.”