Tragedy as man in his 60s dies while walking in popular beauty spot trends now Tragedy as man in his 60s dies after collapsing with cardiac arrest while walking in popular beauty spot Lancashire Police officers were called just after 9.20am on Sunday morning By Jack Wright Published: 06:48 BST, 22 May 2023 | Updated: 07:18 BST, 22 May 2023 Viewcomments A man in his 60s has died after collapsing with a cardiac arrest while walking in a popular beauty spot, police said. Lancashire Police officers were called just after 9.20am on Sunday morning to Rivington Country Park. Two nurses who happened to be passing joined other walkers in giving the man CPR as they waited for medical teams to arrive. The North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) landed on top of the Pike - which sizzled on 18C (64F) temperatures through the day - but despite best efforts the walker was pronounced dead at the scene. Rivington Pike is a hill on Winter Hill, part of the West Pennine Moors at Rivington, Chorley in Lancashire, England. It is a popular spot for walkers in both Lancashire and Greater Manchester due to its location by the two county borders. A man in his 60s has died after collapsing with a cardiac arrest while walking in a popular beauty spot, police said In clear conditions from the tower at the top of the beauty spot, you can see the Cumbrian Fells in the Lake District, Blackpool Tower and the Isle of Man. Lancashire Police said: 'We were called just after 9:20am this morning (Sunday 21 May) by NWAS who were responding to a report of a man collapsed in Rivington Country Park. 'Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency responders and members of the public, a man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene. 'The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course. Our thoughts are with the man's family at this time.' Lancashire Police officers were called just after 9.20am on Sunday morning to Rivington Country Park While Bolton Mountain Rescue said: 'At 08:29 this morning the team were contacted by North West Ambulance Service requesting our assistance at an incident at Rivington Pike, regarding a male reported to be in cardiac arrest. 'North West Air Ambulance had also been called to the scene. Our first team members and vehicles arrived at 08:53 to meet with the NWAA crew. 'Members of the public, including two nurses who happened to be nearby, had started CPR before the arrival of any emergency services. 'Despite the best efforts of all involved, sadly the man died. Lancashire Police attended shortly afterwards, as is normal procedure. 'When initial enquiries were complete, Bolton MRT members conveyed the man to the waiting NWAS ambulance to George's Lane at the bottom of Rivington Pike. 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who sadly lost his life. Thank you to the many members of public out walking who kindly kept away from the scene of this incident.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility