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Climber, 58, Dies After Fall at Ruhpolding Crag as Police Probe Abseiling Mishap

Police point to a solo abseiling fall as the likely cause under a prosecutor-led alpine investigation.

Overview

  • His partner found him lifeless at the base of the climbing wall after he failed to return from a morning outing.
  • Emergency services were alerted around 14:40, and responders could only confirm his death at the scene.
  • Initial police findings indicate he was climbing alone and likely fell while abseiling.
  • Bergwacht Ruhpolding, local police, a helicopter unit and alpine specialists responded, and a BRK crisis team supported relatives.
  • The Alpine Einsatzgruppe is investigating under the Traunstein public prosecutor to establish the precise circumstances.