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Fatal accident Hiker falls hundreds of meters in Oberried on Lake Brienz

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6.10.2024 - 15:32

A hiker fell on the ridge trail above Oberried on Lake Brienz late Saturday afternoon. He could only be recovered dead during the rescue operation.
A hiker fell on the ridge trail above Oberried on Lake Brienz late Saturday afternoon. He could only be recovered dead during the rescue operation.
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A 36-year-old Chinese man had a fatal accident on a hike in Oberried on Lake Brienz on Saturday evening. He fell several hundred meters into the depths.

06.10.2024, 15:32

06.10.2024, 15:55

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  • A 36-year-old Chinese man had a fatal accident on a hike in Oberried on Lake Brienz on Saturday evening
  • The Chinese man fell several hundred meters into the depths.
  • A companion remained uninjured.
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The accident occurred at around 5 p.m. on the ridge hiking trail above Oberried on Lake Brienz, as the Bernese cantonal police reported on Sunday. The emergency services had located a lifeless person in rough terrain. Only the death of the casualty could be determined on site. A companion was uninjured. An investigation has been launched to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.