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A fatal skiing accident occurred in Bavaria (symbolic image).
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A skier has died in an accident in Bavaria.
He was out with friends on the Fellhorn.
Fog had reduced visibility.
Oberstdorf - A 65-year-old skier suffered fatal injuries in an accident in Oberstdorf in Oberallgäu, Swabia.
According to police information on Wednesday, January 31, the man was out with friends in the Fellhorn ski area when he fell on the slopes because of a large chunk of snow.
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Poor visibility due to fog: skier dies after accident in Oberstdorf
The fog had worsened visibility on Friday (January 19).
Despite immediate resuscitation efforts, the man died from his injuries at the scene of the accident.
The Alpine task force of the Swabia South/West Police Headquarters is currently investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.
(came/dpa)
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His partner had reported the man, who had set out on a mountain tour at Riesenkopf, missing.
He was eventually found dead.
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