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Vienna Base Jumper Dies After Monte Brento Leap as Rescuers Recover Body

Air-rescue teams reached the impact site by hoist, confirming the fatality on scene.

Overview

  • The jumper launched from the exit known as Spartacus on Monte Brento on the morning of January 5 and crashed along a steep section of the wall.
  • A companion who was filming the jump called the 112 emergency number around 9:00, initiating the response.
  • An air-rescue helicopter located the site on a first flyover, and a hoist technician with medical staff was lowered to the victim.
  • Authorities authorized removal, after which three mountain rescuers were hoisted into the wall to assist with recovery.
  • The body was airlifted to Gaggiolo di Dro, and no additional investigative or identification details have been released.