A tragic incident occurred in western Switzerland on Monday, where a teenager from America fell to her death while hiking with a friend’s family. The accident happened on the “Gorges Mystérieuses” trail in the Valais district. The 16-year-old girl plummeted approximately 100 meters, or about 328 feet, down an embankment during the hike.
Rescue efforts were promptly initiated, involving two helicopters, to retrieve the teen’s body, which was found in the riverbed of the Le Trient River near the French border. The father of the family, who attempted to rescue the girl, became stranded on a rock and had to be evacuated by rescue workers. Fortunately, he was not injured during the incident.
American Teen Falls to Death While Hiking in Switzerland’s Valais District
The cause of the teen’s fall remains unknown and is currently under investigation by the public prosecutor’s office. Authorities are working to understand the circumstances that led to this devastating event. Despite the father’s efforts to save her, the exact reasons behind the accident are yet to be determined.
The identities of the deceased teen and the family involved have not been disclosed to the public. CBS News has reached out to the Valais district police for more details and is awaiting a response. The community is undoubtedly shaken by this heartbreaking incident as investigations continue.
