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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, representative, 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.”

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