Tragic misfortune: 30-year-old dies after avalanche exits in Tyrol

A tragic skiing accident on the Hintertux Glacier in Tyrol has called for the life of a 30-year-old German from the Nuremberg Land district. On January 29, 2025, the man was in the popular ski area with a 29-year-old friend. After the driveway with the glacier bus and the activation of their LVS devices, they faced the snow-rich challenge in the open site. Around 9:30 a.m., while they crossed a steep slope with a slope of approx. 45 to 50 degrees, a snowboard suddenly loosened at a height of 2,160 meters, which grasped the 30-year-old and covers it over 100 meters through rough terrain, as fireworld.at reported.

The man's friend reacted immediately and chose the emergency call, which initiated the beginning of the rescue chain. The 30-year-old was recovered under a blanket of snow after about 1.2 meters and flew from a rescue helicopter to the clinic in Innsbruck in a critical condition. Despite the immediate medical aid, he succumbed to his serious injuries on January 30, 2025, said the Tyrol State Police Directorate. His companion remained unharmed and was also brought to the Tuxerfernerhaus by police helicopter, as well as Donauurier.de reported. This tragic incident leaves questions about the risks of skiing in the high mountains and warns in snowy areas for a careful approach.