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Death Hiker found dead after crash in the Solothurn Jura

SDA

23.9.2024 - 12:05

A helicopter was deployed on Sunday to recover the body of a hiker who had crashed on the 1395-metre-high Jura mountain of Röti. (archive picture)
A helicopter was deployed on Sunday to recover the body of a hiker who had crashed on the 1395-metre-high Jura mountain of Röti. (archive picture)
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A hiker was found dead below the Röti Jura mountain in Balm near Günsberg SO on Sunday afternoon. According to initial findings, the 62-year-old fell down a steep slope and sustained fatal injuries.

23.09.2024, 12:05

23.09.2024, 12:06

The man's body was found at around 4.30 pm in the rough terrain between "Röti" and "Balmfluechöpfli", as reported by the Solothurn cantonal police on Monday. According to initial findings by the police and public prosecutor's office, an accident is the main cause. There are no indications of third party involvement.

The deceased was rescued by a rescue helicopter. The fire department and a funeral home were also deployed.

SDA

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