Berg drama in Tyrol: 22-year-old from Middle Franconia after falling found dead

Berg drama in Tyrol: 22-year-old from Middle Franconia after falling found dead

St. Anton am Arlberg, Österreich - A tragic mountain accident shook the Tyrolean Alps when a 22-year-old man from Roth, Middle Franconia, lost his life during a mountain tour. The young Germans opened on Saturday to climb the cake tip near St. Anton am Arlberg. He had previously left his mountain bike with a shepherd, but when he did not return as announced, the shepherd alerted the police. This led to an elaborate search campaign in which a police helicopter was also involved in addition to the mountain rescue. The sad news was known on Tuesday: his body was found and recovered after three days, as [br.de] (https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/bergunfall-in-tirol-franke-tagen-tot-tot-fuden.

The investigation indicates that the 22-year-old had crashed several meters above steep blocks in the southwest wall, where he suffered fatal injuries. These shocking details were confirmed by the investigators who also ordered an autopsy of the deceased in order to learn more about the exact circumstances of the accident. This summer, 22 people have already lost their lives in the Tyrolean mountains - an alarming number that rose dramatically compared to the previous year, when about half the same time. The Kleine Zeitung reports that it is a worrying trend in the Alps.

search action and rescue measures

The search, where, in addition to the police, the mountain rescue was also in use of St. Anton and the Alpine police, shows how serious the situation of the mountain tourists has become. After the shepherd triggered the alarm, everything was immediately set to find the missing mountaineer. The police helicopter played a crucial role in this when he finally discovered the 22-year-old's body in the near area of the wall and barg on Tuesday morning. Such accidents are not only tragic for those affected, but also leave deep traces of the emergency services and in the community.

The incident is a sad reminder to all those who move into the mountains to enjoy the beauty of nature: in addition to good preparation and fitness, a portion of luck is often a good luck to return safely. The warnings of the dangers in the mountains are more appropriate than ever given the current accidents. For the deceased and his survivors, the loss of loss is immeasurable and the grief that his family and friends experience cannot be described in words.

For the families concerned, only memories remain and hope that such tragedies can be avoided in the future.