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October 1834

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In October 1834, reports documented the discovery of human remains and iron goods on the Schnalser Ferner glacier. The findings were identified as belonging to master locksmith Blasius Moriggl from Schlanders, who had been missing since 1804. The incident illustrated the natural phenomenon of glacial movement releasing missing persons after decades.

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Discoveries on the Schnalser Ferner: Remains of a Man Missing Since 1804

In August 1834, human remains and ironware were found on the Schnalser Ferner, identified as belonging to the master locksmith Blasius Moriggl from Schlanders, missing since 1804. The report examines the natural phenomenon by which the movement of the glacier and unusual summer heat brought the remains back to the surface after three decades.

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