The identity of the dead man had not yet been clarified; an autopsy scheduled for Thursday afternoon should provide clues, the police confirmed an online report from the “Tiroler Tageszeitung” to the APA. Due to the condition of the body, identification could take several days.
Mineral hunters came across the body above the Kesselalm in the municipality of Ginzling (Schwaz district), which had been brought into the valley by the police helicopter. The dead person could have been a 60-year-old hiker who had an accident in August. The German was reported missing after he failed to return from a hike.
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**Interview with Local Police Spokesperson on Discovery of Body in Ginzling**
*Editor (E):* Thank you for joining us today. We understand that a body was recently discovered in Ginzling, and you have some updates for us. Can you tell us what happened?
*Police Spokesperson (P):* Thank you for having me. Yes, we received reports from mineral hunters who found a body above the Kesselalm in Ginzling. Our team quickly dispatched a helicopter to recover the remains and transport them to the valley.
*E:* What can you tell us about the identity of the deceased?
*P:* As of now, the identity of the individual has not been officially confirmed. An autopsy is scheduled for this afternoon, which should provide us with more information. Due to the condition of the body, identifying the individual may take some time.
*E:* There are suggestions that this could be a missing hiker from August. Can you elaborate on that?
*P:* Yes, we’re looking into that possibility. We have reason to believe that the deceased could potentially be a German hiker who was reported missing back in August. He was around 60 years old. However, until the autopsy and identification process is completed, we cannot definitively confirm his identity.
*E:* What steps are being taken to inform the family or those who might be concerned about the missing hiker?
*P:* We are doing our best to piece together the information as quickly as possible. Once we have confirmation on the identity, we will reach out to the family of the missing person. It is our priority to handle this situation with sensitivity and care.
*E:* Thank you for your time and for keeping us informed. We hope for the best outcome in this difficult situation.
*P:* Thank you for covering this important story. We will provide updates as new information comes in.
