# Boy scout accident in Bosco di Corniglio

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/boy-scout-accident-in-bosco-di-corniglio
> Updated: 2026-08-11T15:38:34.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

In Bosco di Corniglio, Parma, a 61-year-old man died while attempting to rescue a 13-year-old boy scout who had fallen into a ravine near Monte Tavola. 

The man lost his balance and fell several meters onto rocks during the rescue attempt. Despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts and medical intervention by helicopter crews, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The teenager was stabilized using mountaineering techniques and airlifted to Ospedale Maggiore di Parma with probable lower limb fractures; he is reported to be in non-critical condition. Carabinieri are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

## Claims

- The incident took place in the Bosco di Corniglio area in the province of Parma. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A man died while attempting to rescue a 13-year-old scout who fell into a ravine. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The 13-year-old scout was hospitalized with a probable leg fracture. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The scout group members were from Salsomaggiore. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The man fell several meters after attempting to reach the boy. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 PM. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Bosco di Corniglio: Man dies rescuing boy scout

A 61-year-old man died in Bosco di Corniglio, Italy, while attempting to rescue a 13-year-old boy scout who had fallen into a ravine. The teenager was hospitalized with injuries.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosco-di-corniglio-man-dies-rescuing-scout-after-ravine-fall

### 2026-08-02: Raveo Scout Camp 9-Year-Old Falls 20 Metres, Rescued by Helicopter

A 9‑year‑old boy fell about 20 m at a scout camp in Raveo, Udine, Italy; he was rescued by helicopter and taken to hospital with multiple traumas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raveo-scout-camp-9-year-old-falls-20-metres-rescued-by-helicopter

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