91-year-olds are killed by cowhuts in Alp running in Graubünden in Graubünden

91-year-olds are killed by cowhuts in Alp running in Graubünden in Graubünden

In a tragic incident in Andiast, a small village in the canton of Graubünden, a 91-year-old woman was killed by a herd of cows during the alpine impairment. The serious accident occurred on Wednesday morning when the woman tried to guide the animals through a narrow street position and fell. The cows ran over them and fatally injured them. Her son found her lifeless on the street a short time later. Medical offenders were on site, but could no longer help because the woman had already died.

The cantonal police have started the investigation into this tragic incident. Andiast is located in the Vorderrheintal, in a region in which it is spoken by a Romanian. This area is known for its numerous hiking trails and is strongly shaped by tourism, which is particularly flourishing in the summer months.

background of the alpine drive

The alpine drive is an important tradition in the Alps, which begins at dawn, while the dew is still on the grasses. Animals are led to the Alm in an orderly procession, often accompanied by the characteristic bell sounds. The size of the herd and the traditional route play an important role in the implementation. There are often planned stops that offer the animals the opportunity to drink and rest before the farmers and their helpers check the health of the animals after arrival.

This tradition not only has cultural importance, but also shapes the rhythm of life in the Alps. The alpine pasture marks the beginning of a significant cycle that takes place in summer and ends with the alpine ride in autumn. In the incident in Andiast it becomes clear that this tradition also carries risks, especially in tight or difficult passages.

For further details about this incident you can report the reports from Remscheid Zeitung and Fascination Berge