Tragedy in Carinthia

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A tragic incident occurred on Friday in the Mölltal valley in Carinthia. A twelve-year-old girl lost her young life during a hike. 

The twelve-year-old was hiking in the Barbarossa Gorge in the municipality of Mühldorf on Friday when she suddenly collapsed during the hike and subsequently died - as confirmed by the Carinthian provincial police headquarters.

"Medical incident"
Further details about the already tragic incident are not being released to protect the family. "It was a medical incident. There will probably be no autopsy."

Mayor concerned
The mayor of Mühldorf, Erwin Angerer, is also concerned, as a case like this has never happened there before. "It is a gentle gorge, through which a paved circular path with footbridges and bridges leads. It takes about an hour to complete the 2.7-kilometer loop. Access via a parking lot is also straightforward," says Angerer when asked by the "Krone". The tour is mostly wooded and runs alongside a stream. According to Angerer, it is therefore also a popular destination on hot days.