CJ Williams
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Via Turonense (1995)
Camino Francés (1996; 1999; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2011)
Camino Aragonés (2000)
I don't have all the details yet, but I've just been informed that the body of a Canadian pilgrim was recovered this morning around 11.45 a.m. by the Mountain Rescue Unit of the Guardia Civil and SOS Navarra near Roncesvalles. It seems that he had been missing for several days. He appears to have fallen off a cliff in a rugged area of the Camino, near Mt. Ortzanzurieta (1.567 metros). This means he was trying to cross via the Route Napoleon.
The body was spotted by someone else walking in the area who alerted emergency services. The Guardia Civil says that the victim was 43 years old, and of Brazilian origin, though he had Canadian nationality. His initials were G.C.J. apparently. They haven't given his name yet as they are still trying to contact his family.
He appears to have died several days ago, but was only discovered this morning. His backpack, walking staff and all his belongings were found with him.
I'm going to make a few calls and will post more information as it becomes available.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, by the mercy of Christ, rest in peace. In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may he rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Amen.
The body was spotted by someone else walking in the area who alerted emergency services. The Guardia Civil says that the victim was 43 years old, and of Brazilian origin, though he had Canadian nationality. His initials were G.C.J. apparently. They haven't given his name yet as they are still trying to contact his family.
He appears to have died several days ago, but was only discovered this morning. His backpack, walking staff and all his belongings were found with him.
I'm going to make a few calls and will post more information as it becomes available.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, by the mercy of Christ, rest in peace. In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may he rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Amen.