Brit, 20, dies in horror plunge while climbing near Malaga on path known as ‘The Monkey Bridge’

A 20-year-old Brit has died in a horror fall while climbing in Spain on a path known as ‘The Monkey Bridge’.

The man was doing a dangerous hike near Puente del Mono, or the Monkey Bridge, in Malaga when he tragically fell.

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The 20-year-old was climbing a walkway near Malaga, Spain (stock image)[/caption]

He was knocked unconscious with his companions alerting emergency services, news site Sur reports.

The Guardia Civil sent mountain rescue workers with a helicopter to the scene.

But on arrival, they found the man had suffered a heart attack and died.

The climber’s death comes after a British influencer died after plunging 160ft from one of Spain’s highest bridges for a social media stunt.

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