Tragic misfortune at Olympus: German hiker dies when falling!

Tragic misfortune at Olympus: German hiker dies when falling!

A German hiking group experienced a tragic misfortune on the Mount Olympus in Greece on Thursday, June 12th. One participant crashed into the challenging terrain and fatal. The Mount Olympus, which is almost 3,000 meters high, is known for its demanding hiking trails, which are riding both in summer and in the cooler months. Rescue workers started a large -scale salvage campaign to rescue the crashed woman. It was recovered on Friday at a height of about 2,700 meters with a helicopter from the Zonaria area. The exact cause of the accident remains unclear, while the police initiated an investigation of the incident.

hiking accidents are not uncommon in Greece. The Mount Olympus and the Samaria Gorge on Crete are particularly challenging hiking destinations. Already in the past there have been fatal accidents with German citizens. In 2022, a 67-year-old suffered fatal fall injuries in June and a 60-year-old in September. In addition, a 20-year-old German was missing in February 2023 after falling into a crevice. The official warnings for hikers in these mountain regions are getting louder.

sixth death in June

In the past few weeks, hiking accidents in Greece have risen dramatically. The tragic incident at Olympus was the sixth death in June. A 67-year-old German tourist died in Crete after being reported missing from Omalos to Sougia on Sunday, June 11th. During his excursion, he had made a call to his wife and stated that he was not doing well. Rescue workers asked him to choose emergency number 112 to locate his position. Unfortunately, on Monday morning he was found lifeless in the Tripiti gorge. It is believed that he had lost the orientation and got off the path.

In addition to the German tourist, several people have disappeared without a trace. Three other missing people, all of foreigners between the ages of 55 and 80, have not been seen for over a week. A British moderator, an 80-year-old tourist on Crete and a 55-year-old man on the island of Mathraki, can be found below the number of victims. The situation is still exacerbated by the extreme heat, which reached the highest temperatures in Greece in June 2023 since the weather records began. Doctors warn of the dangers of heat strokes, dehydration and cardiovascular complaints, especially among older hikers.

Despite the clear warnings of the authorities and the media, many tourists continue their hikes in the dangerous mountain slopes. The increasing number of accidents creates a debate about the security of hikers in Greece and means that voices become loud that demand more measures to prevent danger. In view of the increasing risks, every hiker should always be well informed and careful, especially in the demanding altitude of the Greek mountains.

Special warnings apply to the hiking areas in Olympus and the Samaria Gorge, which are repeatedly the scene of serious accidents, as the current events show again. Derwesten and FOCUS Terrifying reality for hikers in Greece.