Woman dies after attack near Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle
Authorities on Thursday said that one of two women attacked near one of Germany's most popular tourist sights has died.
The attack took place on Wednesday near a historic bridge popular among tourists for its view of Neuschwanstein Castle, were the man is said to have pushed both women off a steep slope, after attempting to sexually assault them.
The two women, who were 21 and 22 years old, were tourists, but authorities did not disclose their nationalities.
Police in the state of Bavaria said the attacker is a 30-year-old US national, who fled the scene after the attack but was caught and is in custody.
Police said the attack occurred near the Marienbruecke, a bridge with views of the world-famous castle.
The women apparently met their attacker along the route and took a path to the viewpoint.
Then the man allegedly attacked the younger woman. The 22-year-old rushed to intervene, and the man allegedly pushed her down a steep slope.
He then strangled the 21-year-old and pushed her too.
Police said the Fussen mountain rescue service rescued the two injured women.
The younger woman died in a hospital overnight, while her 22-year-old companion was still in hospital with serious injuries.