Tragedy in Hermagor: German hikers falls 15 meters into death

Tragedy in Hermagor: German hikers falls 15 meters into death

The hiker and his friend were on their way back to the valley to eat in an inn for lunch when the accident happened. The 59-year-old slipped on a narrow, wet climb and plunged about 15 meters into the stream bed of the garnish gorge. His friend, who went close to him, was immediately affected and tried in vain to grasp him. After not being able to help, he asked other hikers for support to make an emergency call.

alarm of the rescue workers

The alarmed rescue workers, including the emergency medical helicopter RK 1, arrived at the scene of the accident a short time later. Unfortunately, only the death of the hiker could be determined. The body of the accident was finally recovered by the Libelle Carinthia police helicopter. This tragic event underlines the dangers that hikers and mountaineers are often exposed to in the Alpine regions.

It is not the first incident of this kind in the past few weeks. As documented by the alpine reports, there were always serious accidents in the mountains, which took place in combination with the bad weather and the demanding hiking conditions. Examples from the region show a worrying accumulation of serious accidents that affect both hikers and climbers. On June 6th, for example, a woman tragically crashed during an alpine pasture in Graubünden.

The tragedy of the fatal fall of the 59-year-old hiker in the garnish gorge is reminiscent of the risks and challenges that mountain hiking brings. Hikers should always be well prepared and are aware of the dangers that can represent unpredictable weather conditions and sophisticated steps. Such incidents are not only tragic for those affected, but also for friends and family members who have to deal with the consequences.

hikers and climbers are asked to always be careful and take the dangers of the site seriously, as it is discussed in the reports of other serious accidents in the mountains. The number of serious incidents is continuously increasing, and good preparation could prevent the worst in many cases.

The responsible rescue workers advise you to always pay attention to your own skills for hikes and, if in doubt, refrain from activities that go beyond personal limits.