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Czech star gymnast dies after falling over 200 feet from
mountain while attempting to take selfie
By Scott Thompson - Fox News
Updated August 26, 2024
The Daily Mail reports that 23-year-old Natalie Stichova
was declared dead six days after falling 262 feet down
Tegelberg Mountain in Bavaria, Germany, on Aug. 15.
A friend of the gymnast told Czech media that Stichova
was trying to take a selfie when she fell. The person, who
wanted to remain anonymous, said Stichova was close to
the edge of the mountain when her foot appeared to slip
while setting up for a photo in front of the castle.
"We will never find out whether she slipped or whether a
piece of the rock edge broke off," the friend said, per the
Daily Mail.
Stichova was reportedly with her boyfriend, David, and two
friends ________ the time of the incident. Police said it was
a challenging climb to reach the gymnast after her fall.
Although Stichova was alive when first responders arrived,
she was suffering from severe injuries.
The Daily Mail reports Stichova's family took her off life
support due to irreversible brain damage ________ Aug. 21.
She died ________ 5:30 a.m. that day.
"With deep sorrow, we announce that our wonderful friend,
gymnast, rëpresentative, and coach, Natalie Stichova, has
left us forever due to a tragic accident," Stichova's club,
Sokol Pribram Sports Gymnastics, said in an official
statement, per the Daily Mail. "We are extending our
heartfelt condolences to her family and close friends,
sending them strength and support."
Adapted from: <https://www.foxnews.com/sports/czech-stargymnast-dies-after-falling-over-200-feet-from-mountain-whileattempting-take-selfie-report>
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