Fatal fall on the witch dance place: young people with friends on the go

Fatal fall on the witch dance place: young people with friends on the go

In a tragic turn of events, there was a fatal accident on Sunday at the Witch Danceplace in Thale, in the Harz. A 17-year-old adolescent who was traveling with friends constricted from a great height after climbing over a protective railing to possibly take a souvenir photo. These shocking details were spread by several reports by local newspapers, such as the Mitteldeutsche Zeitung and the Volksstimme.

eyewitness reports on social networks, some of which deviate from the official sources, could indicate that the boy slipped. The police have confirmed that he fell about 50 meters. Tragically, all help for the young person came too late. After all, his life could only be recovered by a helicopter that reached him on site.

circumstances of the accident

The police in Halberstadt treat the incident as an accident, but it still has to be clarified how exactly this fateful fall could occur. The investigation is underway, and it remains to be seen which additional information will come to light in order to obtain a clear picture of the circumstances that led to this tragedy.

The group, which comes from the cities of Bitterfeld-Wolfen and Raguhn-Jeßnitz, apparently visited the witch danceplace, which is known for its impressive views and tourist attractions. Such an accident raises worrying questions about the security measures in such places and the behavior of young people. Why did the young person climb over the protective rail? Did he feel invulnerable at that moment? Many people will surely deal with these questions.

Another fall in Saxon Switzerland

Ironically, another heavy fall in Saxon Switzerland happened on the same Sunday. A 38-year-old woman from Dresden fell over a parade of the Bastei Bridge for reasons that have so far been unexplained and fell about 30 to 35 meters. The mountain rescue team Bad Schandau was alerted and the woman was flown to the hospital with a helicopter in a critical condition. Such incidents show that falls in tourist areas are not an isolated case and that the need for security measures is becoming increasingly important.

The events at the witch danceplace cause both grief and concern in the community. Families and friends of the deceased are in shock, while relatives and acquaintances of the injuries in Saxon Switzerland hope to hope for health and recovery. The reports of these terrible incidents will heat the discussions about security in leisure facilities and the responsibility of young people in dealing with such dangerous situations.

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