Tourist dies after attack near Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle – broadcaster BR
2023.06.15 09:26
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Neuschwanstein Castle, one of the most popular destinations in Europe, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1869. REUTERS/Michael Dalder
BERLIN (Reuters) – One of two female tourists attacked by a man near Neuschwanstein Castle in southern Germany has died, local media reported on Thursday citing state prosecutors.
A 21-year-old woman died in a hospital overnight, while her 22-year-old companion was still in hospital with serious injuries, the BR public broadcaster reported, citing a spokesperson for state prosecutors in Kempten.
A suspect has been arrested, BR quoted the spokesperson as saying. State prosecutors did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
BR cited prosecutors as saying that the women ran into a man on a bridge with a view of the world-famous castle and that he led them onto a trail.
BR reported that a scuffle ensued after the man sexually assaulted the 21-year-old. When the 22-year-old intervened, the man strangled her and threw her 50 metres into a ravine below, the report said.
He then strangled the 21-year-old and pushed her in as well, BR reported.
The suspect was caught after a massive police operation involving 25 emergency vehicles on Wednesday afternoon and taken to a police station in nearby Fuessen, it added.
