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German Hiker, 70, Dies After 60-Meter Fall on Tschagerjoch in the Dolomites

Officials say the cause remains unclear, with rescuers warning of difficult high-mountain terrain in the Rosengarten.

Overview

  • The man fell about 60 meters at roughly 2,500 meters elevation on the Tschagerjoch in the Rosengarten group.
  • He was hiking with his daughter and a dog, and she witnessed the accident during their Italy trip.
  • Mountain rescue reached the site by helicopter, recovered his body by winch, and evacuated the daughter and the dog.
  • Authorities have not released the man's exact hometown, and investigators have not determined why he slipped.
  • The death follows a string of serious Alpine accidents this summer, putting pressure on rescue services and reinforcing safety warnings for visitors.