The cliffs of the canton of Ticino were the scene of a tragedy on Wednesday March 15th. A 67-year-old Swiss resident in the region He was making an ascent in the Grotti area, in the territory of Tegna, when, for reasons still to be clarified, he fell about fifteen meters and ended up at the foot of the rock. (stock photo)
The canton police, the police of the city of Locarno, the CAS and the rescuers of the Rera intervened immediately on site, but unfortunately could not do anything other than determine the man’s death.
The fatal accident shook the community of climbing enthusiasts both in Switzerland and in the Varese area; In fact, there are many athletes from Varese who visit the mountains of nearby Switzerland.