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Tragic mountain drama: 30-year-old dies while climbing to Jägerbauernalm
A 30-year-old hiker from Bangladesh died tragically while climbing to the Jägerbauernalm. Investigations by the criminal police are ongoing.
Tragic mountain drama: 30-year-old dies while climbing to Jägerbauernalm
On June 19, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in the Jägerkamp area above Spitzingsee, which deeply shocked hikers in the region. A 30-year-old man, identified as a holidaymaker from Bangladesh, collapsed during a steep climb to the Jägerbauernalm at around 3:30 p.m. Despite attempts to resuscitate him immediately by other members of his hiking group and the emergency doctor, his life could not be saved. The emergency doctor only determined that the man was dead, as Radio Charivari reports.
The emergency services were faced with the challenge of reaching the scene of the accident, which was only accessible on foot or by helicopter. The mountain rescue service provided quick help, but the long climb time of around two hours required the use of a helicopter for air rescue. As the tz further reports, the incident sadly had parallels to a similar accident in the winter, when a ski tourer also could not be rescued.
Investigation and cause of death
The exact cause of death in the tragic incident is still unclear. The criminal investigation service from Rosenheim took over the investigation and a doctor was called to carry out the post mortem. The mountain rescue service ended around 6:30 p.m. and finally transported the deceased to Spitzingsee. The circumstances surrounding the accident raise questions, particularly with regard to safety when hiking on steep terrain.
Hiking and mountaineering are still popular leisure activities that bring many moments of happiness. But, as Planet Outdoor notes, they also come with risks. A total of 85 people died in the Bavarian Alps in 2021, while 30 mountain deaths were already recorded in the first half of 2022. The most common causes of fatal accidents are cardiovascular failure, falls and crashes, which are often associated with a lack of fitness or inadequate preparation.
Safety when hiking
In order to prevent such tragic incidents, thorough tour planning and careful self-assessment of your own fitness are essential. Hikers should inform themselves in advance about the conditions and difficulties of the planned route and adapt their equipment accordingly. If in doubt, it is advisable to turn back in good time. This way you can ensure that your experiences in the mountains are characterized by joy and not sadness.