According to the police, the Austrian probably lost his way near the Mischbach waterfall in the Neustift im Stubaital area and then fell from a great height through steep, rocky terrain, the police reported. An emergency doctor might only determine death.
The man had been missing since Wednesday evening. He had set out on a hike at midday and had not returned to his accommodation. Relatives reported the 77-year-old missing. A large contingent of emergency services then searched for him in vain.
Body has been identified
After hikers reported on Friday followingnoon that they had discovered a male body, emergency services set off to the site. In the evening it was clear that it was the 77-year-old missing person. It remained unclear exactly where the man fell.
The article was updated on Friday at 9:20 p.m.
