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Two Hikers Die in Separate Accidents Near Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Investigators aim to clarify a suspected slip at a mountain crossing alongside a sudden natural medical event following the recovery of two bodies by rescue teams

Wandertouren in Bayern enden für zwei Männer tödlich
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Overview

  • A 28-year-old man fell several hundred meters near Grainau after authorities say he likely slipped on a mountain trail crossing.
  • A fellow hiker found a 62-year-old man collapsed and medical examiners later determined a natural cause of death.
  • Bergwacht teams and local police carried out body recoveries on Thursday after both incidents.
  • Both fatalities occurred on the same day in the Bavarian Alps, highlighting the risks of alpine hiking.
  • Police inquiries are underway to understand the circumstances and guide future safety measures.