Violence escalates

Krampuses attacked: “That’s where the fun ends!”

The Krampus attacker from Moosburg in action - he seriously injured one runner and broke off one of his horns.(Bild: zVg, Krone KREATIV)

Seriously injured runners, completely destroyed masks - last weekend alone, there were a total of five brutal attacks on Krampuses in Carinthia. Krone+ spoke to affected runners who describe unbelievable things.

Concussion, bruising of the spine and neck - these are the frightening, painful consequences of the brutal attack on a Krampus runner on the first Sunday of Advent in Moosburg. The suspect had grabbed the victim firmly by the horns and yanked wildly. The 25-year-old slumped to the ground unconscious just minutes later.