Archive · 25 May 2025
Six Die in Swiss Alps Accidents Over the Weekend
Over the weekend, there were sad accidents in the mountains of Switzerland.
Sadly, six people died in two different incidents.
Near a town called Zermatt, rescuers found five people who had died on a mountain.
Another person died in an avalanche on a different mountain.
Two other people were also caught in the avalanche, but they were saved.
Mountain activities are fun, but sometimes dangerous.
In the current winter season, a total of 15 people have died in avalanches across the country.
Six people died in separate mountain accidents in Switzerland over the weekend.
Five bodies were found near Zermatt after climbers reported abandoned skis.
The incidents are under investigation by authorities.
A 29-year-old alpinist died in an avalanche on the Morgenhorn.
Two other climbers were rescued from the avalanche with minor injuries.
- Who
- Six people died in separate incidents.
- What
- Multiple mountain accidents resulting in six deaths.
- When
- Over the weekend.
- Where
- Switzerland, specifically near Zermatt and the Bern canton.
- Why
- The accidents happened due to the inherent risks of mountain activities.
- Incident Locations
- Zermatt and Morgenhorn in the Bern canton
- Victims Found
- Five near Zermatt
- Mountain Near Zermatt
- Rimpfischhorn (4,199 meters)
- Avalanche Victim
- One on Morgenhorn
- Avalanche Injuries
- Two climbers were hospitalized with light injuries
- Avalanche deaths in current winter season
- 15 (October 1, 2024 to May 17, 2025)