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The man killed in a ski lift accident in Montenegro on Sunday, December 21, has been identified as German footballer Sebastian Hertner
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His club ESTV Hamburg paid tribute to their 34-year-old captain, describing him as a “dedicated player” and “valuable person” who was “taken from us too soon”
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Huttner’s 30-year-old wife was also injured in the incident at the Savin Kuk ski resort, according to multiple media reports
The 34-year-old man who died after falling 230 feet from an elevator at a Montenegrin ski resort has been identified as a German football star.
The incident occurred on Sunday, December 21, when two double lifts collided at the Savin Kuk ski resort near Žabljak in the Durmitor Mountains, according to multiple news outlets. The man’s wife was also seriously injured.
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German newspapers reported that Sebastian Hertner, a football player who played for Germany’s under-19 national team, died in the incident, dpa reported The Times.
On Tuesday, December 23, his current club ESTV Hamburg paid tribute to their captain in a post on their website.
“The Board of Directors of ETSV Hamburg wishes to say a deeply saddened farewell to our club member and player Sebastian Huttner, who left us too soon,” the translated statement began. “With him we not only lose a dedicated player but a valuable person who enriched our club through his actions, commitment and camaraderie.”
“His contribution and his personality will always be remembered with honor,” the tribute continued. “We offer our sincere condolences to his family, relatives and all his friends and companions. Our thoughts are with them during these difficult times.”
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Sebastian Huttner to compete in 2021
A post on the club’s Instagram Stories also showed a black and white photo of Huttner with the words: “ESTV mourns the passing of Sebastian Huttner.”
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Hutner’s club reportedly announced Huttner’s death in a statement on Instagram. london evening standard.
“It is with great sadness that we announce today that our captain, Sebastian Huttner, died in a tragic accident while on vacation,” the statement read. “We are shocked and incredibly saddened. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Sebastian.”
In addition to representing the German national team, Hertner also played for 1860 Munich, Erzgeborg and Darmstadt in the German second division.
According to German newspapers, Hertner’s 30-year-old wife, who was traveling with him, was rescued from the cable car with a broken leg and was taken to hospital. Bild.
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Ski lift at Savinkuk resort in Montenegro
German outlet frankfurter review and Montenegrin newspapers vijeshti and Pobeda It was previously reported that the impact of the cable car collision caused a man to fall to his death.
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Local authorities ordered the elevator shut down to conduct a preliminary investigation, according to multiple reports. This reportedly left at least three other tourists trapped in the elevator for several hours before they were eventually evacuated. Pobeda.
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Žabljak in Montenegro
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The cause of the crash is currently unknown.
“We insist on a comprehensive and transparent investigation to identify the responsible parties,” said Žabljak Mayor Rados Zugic. frankfurter review.
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The tourism offices of Zudjic and Zabljak did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s previous requests for comment.
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