TOLL OF THE ALPS.
COUNT, DASHED TO DEATH.
FALL OF 900 FEET.
DESPITE LADY'S BRAVERY.
By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright.
(Received September 15, 11.5 p.m.)
Vienna, Sept-ember 15. Another victim has been added to the long roll of Alpine fatalities. Count Maurice Lilienthal and a young lady, both experienced mountaineers, yesterday essayed the dangerous ascent of the Mount Semmering Pass. On nearing the top, Lilienthal was seized with cramp in the arms, and begged the girl to massage them, despite the fact that both were clinging to an almost perpendicular rock. She did so unsuccessfully, and Lilienthal suddenly fell from a height of over 900 ft. His body was recovered in a shockingly mutilated condition. His terrified companion with great difficulty completed the ascent, and procured assistance.
During 1912 there were 140 climbers killed on the Alps.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15407, 16 September 1913, Page 7
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