Puzzle about alpinists in the Tyrolean mountains: two deaths discovered after crash!

Puzzle about alpinists in the Tyrolean mountains: two deaths discovered after crash!

In the Tyrolean Alps, a tragic fate has occurred: two separate alpine accidents called for the lives of four mountaineers, whose corpses have been found in the past few days. OE24 reports from the frightening finds.

The first of the two accidents concern a 38-year-old woman who was discovered in Tarrenz in the Lechtal Alps. Her equipment was found by a hiker at the foot of the cheerful wall, which initiated the search for her. The alpineist probably wanted to get through the 7.5 km long rock wall on Saturday, but fell and was recovered at around 2,050 meters. The identity of the woman has not yet been finally determined; A DNA comparison is required.

identity and circumstances of the second accident

In the Stubai Alps, the body of a 71-year-old man was discovered in a steep gutter on the Hammerspitze, about 2,641 meters high. This alpinist could previously be localized by finding a backpack between Hammerspitze and Padasterjochhaus, but the exact course of the accident remains unclear. It is believed that the mountaineers have an accident in rough terrain.

In addition to these two fatal cases, the emergency services found a German couple at the foot of the hut ridge in the Val area that had been missing since Monday. The 28-year-old woman and the 34-year-old man rushed over 200 meters. They had left the hut ridge from the Geraer Hütte at 6 a.m. from the Geraer Hütte. A police helicopter and emergency services from the St. Jodok mountain rescue company were involved in the search. The search was difficult due to the rough terrain. Her corpses were found below the north wall on Tuesday afternoon, and the investigators are now examining possible causes of the accident. Unpasted reports speak of a possibly earlier accident time on Monday morning.

General security warnings for alpinists

experts warn of the dangers in the high alpine terrain. alpin.de emphasizes that even experienced mountaineers should always be aware of the risks. Careful planning of the tours, carrying emergency equipment and a realistic assessment of your own skills are crucial to avoid accidents. These recent incidents are a sobering example of how quickly a planned adventure can become a tragedy.

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