64-year-old Bucharest man dies near Vârful Caraiman in Romania

A 64-year-old man from Bucharest died near the Vârful Caraiman peak in the Bucegi Mountains on 14 July 2026. According to Salvamont Prahova, the victim suffered a cardio‑respiratory arrest; rescue teams attempted resuscitation but he was pronounced dead on the scene. The body was evacuated by land and taken to the Institute of Medical Forensics for an autopsy, and authorities have opened an investigation to determine the exact circumstances. This incident was reported as the sixth mountain‑related death in the Prahova region this year.

The case underscores ongoing safety concerns for hikers and the need for thorough medical and investigative follow‑up.