Tourist, 52, killed in 1000ft plunge down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu after ‘falling through security barrier’
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May 22, 2026
AN Australian tourist has died after falling into a ravine at Machu Picchu. Matthew Cameron Paton, 42, was hiking the Inca Trail when he fell 1000ft down a steep slope on Wednesday. Members of the High Mountain Rescue Unit recovered Paton's body on Thursday near the "50 Gradas" section of the trail. Authorities said he...
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