There are reports in newspapers on-line of an 80 year old British man having died after a fall at Murla , Costa Blanca 4 days ago. I guess that must be Mike but would be very grateful if anyone in the FRCC can provide further information.
I’m an interloper from the CC so not even sure I can comment here but hope so and that someone has more information.
Martin Bennett
See news on CC website.
It has been reported on the Alpine Club Website as well.
I was informed over the phone by thew CC President, so I am fairly sure that sadly it is Mike Mortimer from the FRCC and CC.
On 29/1/24, I received the following message from a reliable source: Mike Mortimer has been killed in a climbing accident in Spain whilst lowering off.
No further information has been received, but the above posts confirm this very sad news
Can this be verified please. It has been reported that a Canadian climber with the same name passed away yesterday.
I have no direct information. But Wikipedia has this on their website in reference to the Canadian climber also known as Mike Mortimer:
“On 30 January 2024 the Alpine Club reported that Mike has died following an accident in Murta (Spain). [5]”
I suspect a mix-up which clearly needs resolving.
We were advised that Mike was killed climbing in Spain.
There are reports in newspapers on-line of an 80 year old British man having died after a fall at Murla , Costa Blanca 4 days ago. I guess that must be Mike but would be very grateful if anyone in the FRCC can provide further information.
I’m an interloper from the CC so not even sure I can comment here but hope so and that someone has more information.
Martin Bennett
See news on CC website.
It has been reported on the Alpine Club Website as well.
I was informed over the phone by thew CC President, so I am fairly sure that sadly it is Mike Mortimer from the FRCC and CC.
This is also on the AC website. http://www.alpine-club.org.uk/news/obituaries/1216-mike-mortimer-2
On 29/1/24, I received the following message from a reliable source: Mike Mortimer has been killed in a climbing accident in Spain whilst lowering off.
No further information has been received, but the above posts confirm this very sad news