Overview
- A 59-year-old man from Rems-Murr-Kreis lost his balance during the descent of the 2,400-meter Ennskraxn on Tuesday and fell about 50 meters into a steep gully.
- An emergency-doctor helicopter reached the site quickly but could only confirm the man’s death, and a police helicopter recovered the body.
- The 63-year-old brother who witnessed the fall was airlifted to the valley and received support from a Red Cross crisis-intervention team.
- The route is described as demanding with steep rock and gullies, and the Austrian Alpine Club noted that many accidents happen on descents because fatigue and reduced concentration raise the risk.
- Authorities have closed rescue operations after recovery and notification, and the incident underscores safety risks on difficult alpine descents and the need for caution late in tours.