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Death of Dr. Ivelina Bozhkova in Rila Mountains

Overview

Dr. Ivelina Bozhkova, a prominent pediatrician and professor at Thracian University, died following a mountain accident near Malovitsa Peak in the Rila Mountains. On August 22, while part of a hiking group, Dr. Bozhkova reportedly slipped on a steep path and fell approximately 50 meters, resulting in a fatal skull fracture.

Rescue efforts involved the Mountain Rescue Service and a military Cougar helicopter from the Krumovo airbase, as difficult terrain and weather prevented a medical helicopter from landing.

Following the incident, the Sofia District Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into the death. While initial reports questioned preparation, subsequent details highlighted that Dr. Bozhkova was an experienced mountaineer with significant international climbing achievements in Nepal, the Alps, Patagonia, and Bulgaria.

Entities

Thracian University · Ivelina Bozhkova · Mountain Rescue Service · Malovitsa Peak · Rila Mountains

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Prosecutor investigates death of Dr. Ivelina Bozhkova near Malovitsa peak

    Bulgarian prosecutors are investigating the death of experienced mountaineer and pediatrician Dr. Ivelina Bozhkova, who died after a 50-meter fall near Malovitsa peak on August 22.

  2. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Dr. Ivelina Bozhkova dies in Rila Mountains accident

    Dr. Ivelina Bozhkova, a renowned pediatric pulmonology consultant, died after a fatal fall near Malovitsa Peak in Bulgaria's Rila Mountains.

Sources

e-79.com · lexmedicanews.com · plovdiv24.bg · ruse.news · standartnews.com · telegraph.bg · trafficnews.bg · viaranews.com · zonanews.bg