Czech Gymnast Natalie Stichova Dies After Falling from Mountain Inspired by Disney's "Sleeping Beauty

Natalie Stichova, a 23-year-old Czech gymnast, has died after falling from a mountain in Germany while taking a selfie near a castle that inspired Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty."

A tragic incident has claimed the life of a promising Czech gymnast, Natalie Stichova, who passed away after falling from a mountain while attempting to take a selfie near a castle that inspired Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty."

According to the Daily Mail, Stichova, 23, was declared dead six days after falling 262 feet down Tegelberg Mountain in Bavaria, Germany, on August 15. A friend of the gymnast told Czech media that Stichova was posing for a photo in front of the castle when her foot slipped, causing her to fall down the mountain's steep slope.

Czech Gymnast Natalie Stichova Dies After Falling from Mountain Inspired by Disney's "Sleeping Beauty

The friend, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "We will never find out whether she slipped or whether a piece of the rock edge broke off."

Stichova was accompanied by her boyfriend, David, and two other friends at the time of the incident. Police described the climb to reach Stichova as "challenging," and when first responders arrived, she was alive but had sustained severe injuries.

Czech Gymnast Natalie Stichova Dies After Falling from Mountain Inspired by Disney's "Sleeping Beauty

Stichova's family made the difficult decision to remove her from life support on August 21 due to irreversible brain damage, leading to her tragic passing at 5:30 a.m. that day.

Sokol Pribram Sports Gymnastics, Stichova's club, released an official statement expressing their profound sorrow: "With deep sorrow, we announce that our wonderful friend, gymnast, representative, and coach, Natalie Stichova, has left us forever due to a tragic accident. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and close friends, sending them strength and support."

Czech Gymnast Natalie Stichova Dies After Falling from Mountain Inspired by Disney's "Sleeping Beauty

The club will hold a candlelit vigil to honor Stichova's memory.

Natalie Stichova's untimely demise has left the gymnastics community and her fans in mourning. Her passing serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of safety and vigilance while engaging in outdoor activities, especially in mountainous regions.