The man was in Lachtal with friends and relatives, but had been alone on the slopes. When he did not arrive at a prearranged meeting point, the group alerted the emergency services. The man was found dead and recovered in the evening, the state police department announced on Thursday.

Ski Vacationer Tragically Died: Autopsy to be Conducted

The 50-year-old from the Mistelbach district had been on vacation in the Lachtal ski area with his group for several days. When he did not arrive at the meeting point at 4:00 PM, his friends alerted the police. Emergency services from the police, mountain rescue, and the lift company subsequently launched a large-scale search operation. A police helicopter and two drone pilots also supported the search. At around 7:40 PM, alpine police and a mountain rescuer found the lifeless 50-year-old man lying in a gully off-piste 6. Immediate resuscitation measures with a defibrillator could not save him. There were no indications of foul play. Due to the unclear cause of death, an autopsy is to be conducted.

(APA/Red)

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