An American man is currently under police custody after allegedly pushing two women down a 50-meter gorge near Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle, resulting in the tragic death of a 21-year-old U.S. traveler. The incident took place on Wednesday and the victim passed away from her injuries while her 22-year-old companion remains hospitalized. The women were visiting the popular tourist destination when they crossed paths with the suspect, a 30-year-old American man. The man convinced them to follow him on a different hiking trail to gain another viewpoint of the castle. Authorities believe that the women and the suspect did not know each other prior to this encounter. Once they were isolated, the man attacked the 21-year-old, likely attempting a sexual assault. When the 22-year-old intervened to help, he strangled her and pushed her down the incline. The two women were eventually found and rescued by the Füssen mountain rescue service, and the 22-year-old, who remained responsive, is in serious condition, while the 21-year-old tragically lost her life. The attacker fled the scene but was later apprehended on suspicion of murder, attempted murder, and attempted sexual assault. Visual evidence from the scene is crucial, and the police have requested anyone with photos or videos of the three individuals to submit them as evidence. The U.S. Embassy is aware of the incident and closely monitoring the situation. Neuschwanstein Castle, known as “the Disney castle,” is a famous 19th-century castle built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and served as the inspiration for the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of personal safety and vigilance while traveling.
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