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Two Austrian climbers lost their lives trying to reach the top of a tall mountain in Italy's Julian Alps, officials at the mountain rescue service of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region bordering Austria reported.Two Austrian climbers lost their lives trying to reach the top of a tall mountain in Italy's Julian Alps, officials at the mountain rescue service of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region bordering Austria reported.
The two men, both rescue workers from Villach in southern Austria, were climbing "Cima di Riofreddo" when disaster struck. The mountain rescue service reported on Facebook that family members became concerned when their calls to the climbers went unanswered.
Officials reported that the climbers either slipped or got caught in falling rocks. Rescuers found their bodies on the morning of August 1, about 2,000 meters up the mountain, still tied to their ropes and partly stuck to the rock face.
Initially, it wasn't safe for rescue teams to reach them. However, a helicopter with rescue personnel aboard successfully reached the site. The mountain rescue service confirmed that the bodies of the two climbers were subsequently recovered.
This incident adds to a series of recent climbing accidents in the region. According to Reuters, in June, a pro skier and his girlfriend fell to their deaths while climbing in the Italian Alps - they dropped over 2,000 feet. Earlier this year, an avalanche near the Swiss border killed two Italian hikers, Reuters said.
The frequency of such incidents highlights the ongoing challenges faced by climbers in the Alpine region. Despite advancements in equipment and safety protocols, the unpredictable nature of high-altitude environments continues to pose significant risks to both amateur and experienced mountaineers.
