The tourist ignored warnings from safety wardens at Machu Picchu. Photo / iStock
A German tourist has died after falling down a ravine while taking a photo at the ancient city of Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes.
Officials said Oliver Park, 51, ignored safety warnings from warnings before heading to a restricted area close to a cliff, the BBC reported.
It was understood he had tried to pose for a photograph as if he was flying, by jumping in the air, but lost his footing and fell.
His body was recovered on Thursday (local time) by a rescue team.
Deaths involving 'selfie' photographs have become more common due to the prevalence of personal mobile devices.
