The Bucovina Ultra Rockspart of the circuit of the Europe Trail Cup This 2025, has been held from July 25 to 27 in Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Romania. An event that includes eight distances of trail runningfrom 5 km to 160 km.
But, In this year's edition, a misfortune occurred: “With deep regret, the Bucovina Ultra Rocks organizer announces that On Saturday, July 26, an athlete died during the race Four Summits 88K. Suffered a fatal accident caused by the fall of a tree on top of it because an extremely violent storm that occurred without any meteorological warning“, begins explaining The official statement of the career about what happened.
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“The weather conditions were continually controlled. At the decision points, the meteorological products available in did not indicate a serious and located climbing in the Giumalău area. The phenomenon was developed suddenly and locally. As soon as it was confirmed on the site, We suspend the competition and begin the recovery of the participants“, this official communication continues.
A storm that has devastated the area
“The organizer worked throughout Saturday night and continues to cooperate fully with 112, ISU, Salvamont, and the mountain gendarmerie for legal procedures and investigations. An internal review of security in relation to weather conditions, the state of the clues and the emergency operational protocols has also begun,” says the organizer of the race.
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“Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the deceased. We are all deeply affected by this unfortunate event, which has shocked our community. We are very grateful for the support and dedication of our volunteers, mountain rescue teams, our partner and all those who offered their help in these worrying moments. Thus, The competition has been suspended on all the tours of Saturday and all the activities scheduled for July 27 are suspendedincluding the ceremonies of awards of the races and the 15K race, so the winners of the 88k, 110k and Beast 100m will be contacted by phone with details on how to collect their prize, “he concludes.
Also, For the damage to the paths caused by the strong storm on Saturday, July 26, the 15 km race scheduled for Sunday was canceled. Until Monday, the County of Sugeava remained in a state of emergency: Dozens of people have been rescued by air and land, and operations continue today.
Authorities' performance to try to save him
As explained by the local emergency department, “on Saturday night, at 9:47 p.m. 88 -kilometer racing route, respectively, Campulung.
“In the place, Salvamont Suceva workers, military firefighters, mountain guards and police officers moved. Access to the victim was difficult due to the road blocked by broken trees, after the manifestation of dangerous meteorological phenomena. Military firefighters, with the accessories equipped, cut and released the forest road, “the publication continued.
“At 23.25 hours, the forces involved arrived at the right -handed place, due to difficult access to the trees fallen on the remote route. An unconscious person in his 50 years was identified, and Smurd paramedics proceeded to perform resuscitation maneuvers. Unfortunately, after consuming the protocol, the man was declared dead, “they explain.
“Other competitors and volunteers, who were on the route at that time, were recovered by the intervention forces and the organizers and transported to safe places (Mountain cabins or the starting place in the camp). Some of them suffered mild hypothermia and received medical attention, but none required transportation to a hospital unit. The Emergency Forces mission lasted until 6:00, with 23 people attended during the descent. In continuation of the investigations, the police officers of The Swep County Police Inspection carry out concrete activities to determine precisely the circumstances in which the event occurredfollowed by controls to be carried out before the provision of the legal measures imposed, “they express in the publication of Facebook mentioned Local authorities.
