The tourist k!lled in a ski-slope chair-lift accident in Montenegro has been identified as a German international footballer
Sebastian Hertner, 34, d!ed at the Savin Kuk ski resort near the mountain town of Žabljak after a double chairlift became detached from its cable and collided with the seat behind it, according to initial reports.
The incident happened while the couple were on holiday in the Durmitor mountain range, a popular winter tourism area in northern Montenegro, on Saturday.
Hertner fell from the lift and d!ed at the scene.
His 30-year-old wife, who was riding with him, was left trapped in the chair and had to be rescued by emergency services.
She suffered a broken leg and was taken for medical treatment.
At least three other tourists were also left stranded in their chairs for several hours before rescue teams were able to bring them down safely.
Hertner was a former defender who played professionally in Germany, featuring for clubs including 1860 Munich, Erzgebirge Aue and Darmstadt in the second division.
He later captained ETSV Hamburg in the Oberliga, Germany’s fifth tier.
His club confirmed his de.ath in a statement posted on Instagram, saying their captain had died in a tragic accident while on vacation and expressing deep sorrow at the loss.
It said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce today that our captain Sebastian Hertner has d!ed in a tragic accident while on holiday.
‘We are stunned and incredibly sad. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Sebastian.’
The news prompted an outpouring of tributes from teammates and former colleagues.
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