A German hiker is missing in the Tyrolean mountains. The man went on a hike on Sunday. Apparently he only wore sandals.
- A 36-year-old German is missing in the area of the Tiroler Sonnenspitze
- He went on a hike on Sunday .
- He probably only wore sandals .
Ehrwald - Since Sunday, August 16, 2020, a 36-year-old German who wanted to hike in the Ehrwald / Sonnenspitze area has been missing . After the man could no longer be reached after setting off on his hike, a search for him was started.
Missing German in Tyrolean mountains: Austrian and German officials are looking for missing persons
The 36-year-old German set out on a mountain tour in the area of the Tiroler Sonnenspitze on Sunday . Since then, the man has not been available, whereupon a search operation by the German and Austrian police for the hiker was initiated. A police helicopter from the German Alpine Police and a helicopter from the Austrian mountain rescue service Ehrwald were in action. The search has so far been unsuccessful.
German missing in Austria: He only wore sandals or ran barefoot
The missing person is described as follows:
- Blue shorts
- Eye-catching, green vest
- Black hat
- Just sandals or barefoot
The German hiker was probably only walking in the mountains in sandals or walking barefoot. The police are now asking for information about the German's whereabouts. Statements can be made to the PI Lermoos office on 059133/7154.
Missing German: The police report in full
“On the morning of August 16, 2020, a 36-year-old German set out on a mountain tour in the Ehrwald / Sonnenspitze area. Since then, the man can no longer be reached, which is why yesterday and today a search was carried out with the participation of a German and an Austrian police helicopter, the alpine police and the Ehrwald mountain rescue service. So far the search has been negative. The search for the missing has so far been negative.
The missing person is likely to be dressed in blue shorts and a striking green vest and black cap. The man probably only wears sandals or goes barefoot. We would like to ask for useful information on the German's stay to PI Lermoos Tel. 059133/7154. "
In addition, the police in Austria are looking for a 40-year-old Bavarian. And a scientist from Ulm has also been missing since June.