Neo‑Nazi leader dies in a Bavarian accident
German neo-Nazi activist died while climbing Mount Untersberg, a place especially valued by Hitler. The 37-year-old, known as an activist in the far-right organization Der III Weg, slipped and fell from a height of about 60 metres.
The tragedy occurred on Mount Untersberg in Bavaria, Germany, a location notably appreciated by Adolf Hitler. The "Führer" even built his famous hideout, the Eagle's Nest.
On September 29, 30 people set out for the summit. Among the hikers was a 37-year-old neo-Nazi activist. According to foreign media, during the climb, he fell from a height of about 60 metres and died on the spot.
A well-known figure in far-right circles, he held the position of senior board member in the neo-Nazi organization Der III Weg (The Third Way), founded in 2013 as a splinter group of the National Democratic Party of Germany (NPD).
This relatively small organization, comprising about 600 members, is distinguished by its radical approach to political activism and extremist goals. In last year's German intelligence report, the man was listed as the treasurer of the Bavarian faction of this group.
The accident happened when he slipped while attempting to lean on a tree root. Losing his balance, he fell from a significant height and died. Two helicopters were immediately dispatched to the site to help recover his body.
The family of the deceased neo-Nazi from Germany asks for support
Following his death, his relatives launched an online fundraiser for his funeral. The family also wrote about the difficult situation his wife now faces, raising their infant daughter alone. Around CAD 18,000 has already been raised online to cover the funeral costs.
