Overview
- The child fell about three meters through a vegetation-covered hole Thursday at Bocksteinhöhle during a family hike in the Lonetal.
- Firefighters, an emergency doctor and a rescue helicopter responded and flew her to a hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
- The municipality of Öllingen said she is improving and is expected to leave the hospital Monday without lasting harm.
- Rammingen’s mayor said the wider cave complex remains cordoned off until a safety review sets out possible protective steps.
- Police said the cave roof contains natural rock holes and believe the girl likely slipped from inattention in an area that was not secured.