German climber dies in Julian Alps fall

A 32-year-old German climber died following a fall in the Julian Alps in Italy. The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon on the ‘Cengia dei Camosci’ route in the north face of the Grande Nabois.

According to local mountain rescue, the experienced climber was accompanied by an Austrian companion. Preliminary reports suggest a climbing hold unexpectedly broke during a difficult section, causing the woman to fall more than 50 meters. A rescue helicopter recovered the body.