Overview

• On July 31, a 30-year-old German fell roughly 200 meters while descending from Cima Sat after completing the Ferrata dell’Amicizia and died at the scene despite a 15:00 rescue call.
• The accident marks the latest in a string of foreign tourist fatalities on Alpine routes and lakeside roads around Lake Garda since late May.
• Local rescue teams have reported a record summer death toll and increasing strain on emergency response resources.
• Investigators are examining terrain conditions, safety gear and group protocols to determine what led to the fall.
• Trentino authorities are reviewing via ferrata safety with proposals for signage upgrades, infrastructure improvements, visitor education and rescue fee penalties.