Bodies of two Slovenian hikers found in Belopeška Lakes area

The bodies of two Slovenian women were found Monday evening in the Belopeška Lakes area, according to Primorski dnevnik. Hikers discovered the remains at an altitude of approximately 900 meters, amidst rocky cliffs.

One of the deceased has been identified by personal documents as a 49-year-old woman. Investigators believe the second person found may be her child. Both were dressed in sportswear and hiking gear, leading authorities to suspect a mountain accident was the cause of death.

The bodies were found in an advanced state of decomposition. A preliminary examination suggested the women died in early June. An autopsy is required to confirm the exact cause of death.

Notably, no search and rescue operations were initiated, and no missing person reports were filed in the area prior to the discovery. The cross-border police cooperation center for Italy, Austria, and Slovenia also received no such reports. The investigation is being conducted by the Carabinieri of Tarvisio, with assistance from the financial police's mountain rescue unit and firefighters.