Tragedy strikes the art world as esteemed sail artist Johann Traber has succumbed to death, leaving his family in mourning.
The Traber Family: A Legacy of Stunts and Tragedies
The Traber family, hailing from Vogtsburg in the Kaiserstuhl region (Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district), Germany, has made a name for itself as one of the country's most famous artist families. Renowned for their spectacular stunts, the Trabers have captivated audiences for generations. However, their history is not without its share of tragedies.
The Traber family's fame began to soar after their daring acts on the Zugspitze and the Stuttgart TV tower. They set multiple world records on motorcycles and performed death-defying high-wire acts, leaving spectators in awe. Yet, their performances were tainted by two significant tragedies.
In 1996, Lutz Schreyer, a Traber artist, fell 16 meters during a performance in Baden-Baden. He passed away three days later in the hospital. The incident occurred during a world record attempt by the Traber family. The details of the accident were determined by experts, but the specifics of this tragedy, like many others in the Traber family's history, were not disclosed.
The prosecutor's office dropped the case regarding Lutz Schreyer's death as neither he nor the Trabers were found at fault.
Another tragedy struck the Traber family in 2006 when Johann Traber Jr., a member of the family, fell from a 52-meter high wire in Hamburg. He was in a coma for six weeks before regaining consciousness.
The accident involving Johann Traber Jr. was also due to material fatigue, according to experts. Like the incident with Lutz Schreyer, the details of this tragedy were not disclosed.
The two trotting artists who originally had an accident during the family performances were François and Louise Becher. No specific details about the earlier tragedies in the Traber family's history were disclosed in the article.
Despite these tragedies, the Traber family's legacy continues. They remain one of Germany's most famous artist families, renowned for their spectacular stunts. The Trabers continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, captivating audiences with their daring acts. However, the shadows of the past serve as a reminder of the inherent risks in their chosen profession.
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