German hiker dies after falling from trail in Austrian Alps
18 November 2024 |
11:13 am
Austrian local police said on Monday that a German hiker died after falling from an alpine trail in the Austrian Alps. The incident took place near Bludenz, in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, on Sunday night, according to police. READ ALSO:Trump return won’t impact Iran-China ties: Khamenei aide The 54-year-old man, hiking with his wife…
Austrian local police said on Monday that a German hiker died after falling from an alpine trail in the Austrian Alps.
The incident took place near Bludenz, in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, on Sunday night, according to police.
READ ALSO:Trump return won’t impact Iran-China ties: Khamenei aide
The 54-year-old man, hiking with his wife and their dog, lost his footing at a dangerous spot on the trail, at an altitude of about 1,350 metres.
He fell approximately 150 metres down rocky terrain.
Despite his wife’s quick response to assist and alert a rescue helicopter, the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
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