A female gymnastics star has lost her life after falling an estimated 200 feet. According to reports, Natalie Stichova, who hails from the Czech Republic, was tragically killed while attempting to take a selfie.
The gymnast, who was only 23 years old, had gone mountain climbing with friends in Germany when she fell to her death. Stichova is said to have been visiting the Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, which inspired Disney’s ‘Sleeping Beauty.’
It’s understood that she stood close to the edge of the mountain to take the photo and fell, though her friend couldn’t say whether she slipped or the ground gave way beneath her.
“We will never find out whether she slipped or whether a piece of the rock edge broke off,” the friend told a Czech source.
Natalie Stichova visited the site with her boyfriend and another friend.
Gymnastics Star Natalie Stichova Survived Several Days After Her Fall
Explorersweb reports that Natalie did not die immediately and was alive when she was discovered. However, her family agreed to take her off life support six days later after it was determined that the extensive brain damage she sustained left no hope for treatment.
Czech gymnast Natalie Stichova, 23, dies after 262ft fall from Tegelberg Mountain in #Bavaria, #Germany
Natalie was taking a selfie near Neuschwanstein Castle when she slipped off edge
Survived initial fall but taken off life support due to brain damage#RIP 🙏 pic.twitter.com/7scHL8m8st
— True Crime Updates (@TrueCrimeUpdat) August 26, 2024
“With deep sorrow, we announce that our wonderful friend, gymnast, representative, and coach, Natalie Stichova, has left us forever due to a tragic accident,” her club, Sokol Sports Gymnastics, said in a statement. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and close friends, sending them strength and support.”
This is quite an unimaginable tragedy. Our thoughts are with Natalie’s family amid this trying time.
