Search Operation in Pongau: 76-Year-Old Tourist Missing

The police confirmed this to the APA. The 76-year-old woman had taken a cable car up the mountain in Kleinarl on Thursday. According to the mountain rescue service, she had a meal with family members at a mountain inn. She then intended to descend on foot, while family members skied down. However, the woman never arrived in the valley.

Tourist Found Dead

After being reported missing by relatives, a large search operation was launched involving dozens of rescue workers from several mountain rescue stations, volunteer fire brigades, the Red Cross, and the alpine police. Search dogs, a fire department drone, and a police helicopter were also deployed. Eventually, the woman was discovered lifeless in a wooded area by rescue workers on Friday.

The 76-year-old - initially reported as a 75-year-old - is believed to have died from exhaustion. The tourist did not have a mobile phone with her. According to the police, she left her phone in her accommodation. Police information indicates that the woman was from China.

(APA/Red)

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