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German Basejumper, 28, Dies After Jump From Nepalbrücke in Switzerland

Federal prosecutors now lead an inquiry that includes a technical inspection of his equipment.

Overview

  • Police say the man collided with rocky terrain below the bridge after losing control during the descent.
  • A companion jumped first, and the 28-year-old followed moments later, according to initial findings.
  • Authorities received a missing-person report shortly after 12:15 p.m. Sunday in Gimmelwald, Lauterbrunnen.
  • Kantonspolizei Bern, Air-Glaciers and Rega helicopters, and Alpine Rescue specialists located and recovered the body below the departure point.
  • The Nepalbrücke, an approximately 80-meter hanging bridge, is described by police as a popular but risky basejumping site.