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Mountaineer Dies in 3,150m Fall in Valais Alps

A scenic view of a snowy mountain landscape with patches of snow and rocky terrain, featuring a glacier or snowfield nestled between rugged peaks under a cloudy sky.

Fallen at over 3000 meters: Mountaineer dies in Valais, Photo: Valais Cantonal Police

A tragic accident occurred in the Valais Alps when a mountaineer fell to his death at over 3,000 meters.

The group of three had departed from the Bietschhorn Hut around 4:45 a.m. on the morning of the accident, aiming for the Wilerhorn. As they crossed from the Bietschjoch to the Bietsch Glacier at approximately 3,150 meters, one of the climbers lost his balance and fell into the depths. He was not secured by safety equipment at the time of the fall.

Emergency services, alerted immediately by the companions, dispatched an Air Zermatt helicopter to the scene. Unfortunately, upon arrival, rescuers could only confirm the victim’s death.

The public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.

A satellite map showing the Wilerhorn area in Brienzwiler, Switzerland, with a red marker indicating the location, surrounded by green hills, forests, and nearby landmarks like Cantina Caverna and Brünig.