Andy McGlinn has died following a medical emergency on Mount Rigi in Switzerland on Sunday.
A Scots man has died on a Swiss mountain, according to his loved ones, as tributes flood in for the “beloved soul”. Andy McGlinn, 50, reportedly passed away on Sunday at Mount Rigi.
Rescue crews raced to 1,798m mountain following reports of a medical emergency. Tragically, the pharmaceutical supply chain coordinator sadly passed away.
A fundraiser has now been launched in his memory to help “help cover funeral and memorial expenses”. Michelle Madden, who started the campaign, labelled Andy as a “kind” soul and said he died “doing what he loved”.
A tribute statement on the GoFundMe read: “Our beloved Andy McGlinn, only 50 years old, passed away suddenly last Sunday while doing what he loved on the Rigi. Andy was a kind, generous, and humorous soul – always there for his friends and family, offering support, laughter, and love in every moment.
“His family, including those traveling from Scotland, are coming together to celebrate his life in Zurich. We are raising funds to support Rega who did everything they could to save him and also to help cover funeral and memorial expenses, and to support his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
“Any contribution, big or small, will help honour Andy’s memory and ease the burden on those he loved most. Thank you for your kindness and support.”
The incident occurred on what locals refer to as the ‘Queen of the Mountains’, which is situated near Lucerne in Switzerland and offers panoramic views of Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug and the Alps.
According to his LinkedIn, Andy has been based in Switzerland since 2007. He has worked a range of jobs, including as a planner and manager, at companies throughout Zurich, Cham and Schaffhausen.
He moved to the country after working in Irvine as a customer service advisor and acting in the customer service department of Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
Andy, who loved to travel, described himself as a “beer enthusiast” on social media and was a board member of a Zurich craft beer organisation. Another passion of Andy’s was weight lifting.
Despite moving from Scotland nearly 20 years ago, Andy remained passionate about his home country – even posting about his support for the country during the tartan army’s first appearance back at a Euros in 2021 since 1996.
A spokesperson from the police force in Schwyz said: “We can confirm that we were called out on February 22nd due to a medical emergency.”
To donate to Andy’s family, visit their GoFundMe page here.
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