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German Hiker, 75, Found Dead on Tyrol’s Kleine Galtenberg

Police say initial findings point to a solo fall in steep, rocky terrain with no sign of foul play.

Overview

  • Two hikers discovered the body around 10:40 a.m. about 200 meters below the 2,318‑meter summit near Alpbach in Tyrol.
  • Mountain rescue and an emergency doctor were alerted, but responders could only confirm the man's death at the scene.
  • A police helicopter recovered the body and flew it to Inneralpbach after the location was secured by alpine officers.
  • Authorities have identified the victim as a 75‑year‑old from Germany who had reportedly been missing since the previous night.
  • Investigators are examining the precise circumstances of the fall, with no indications of third‑party involvement at this stage.