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Climbed onto railing for photo with girlfriend and crashed

A young man climbed onto a bridge railing to take a photo with his girlfriend and fell five meters. The 20-year-old suffered minor injuries in the fall in Marktoberdorf (Ostallgäu district), police said on Monday. According to the police, it was initially unclear why the man had climbed onto...

An ambulance on a mission. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
An ambulance on a mission. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Swabia - Climbed onto railing for photo with girlfriend and crashed

A young man climbed onto a bridge railing to take a photo with his girlfriend and fell five meters. The 20-year-old suffered minor injuries in the fall in Marktoberdorf (Ostallgäu district), police said on Monday. According to the police, it was initially unclear why the man had climbed onto the wet railing of the pedestrian bridge for the photo on Sunday. The man was taken to a clinic.

Police statement

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  1. The incident occurred in Marktoberdorf, a town located in the district of Ostallgäu, which is known for its beautiful landscapes in the Swabian Alps, Bavaria.
  2. The local police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the emergency, as they are unsure why the man chose to climb onto the wet railing of the pedestrian bridge on Sunday.
  3. Despite the fall, the man's girlfriend was fortunately unharmed and remained supportive throughout the situation, providing comfort and aid as he was taken to a nearby clinic.
  4. The incident has sparked discussions in the local community, with some residents expressing concern over the dangers of the area's railings, particularly during such picturesque occasions.

Source: www.stern.de

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