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The story of Otzi, the Iceman, has been a fascinating one from the very beginning, turning him into an international sensation that has fascinated people for the past 25 years.

He is known as Ötzi the Iceman. In 1991, hikers found his frozen body in the Alps. The ice preserved him so well that scientists have been able to study his body in great detail.

A reconstruction of Ötzi the Iceman, who lived and died in the European Alps some 5,200 years ago. His naturally mummified remains were discovered by German hikers on September 19, 1991.

"Otzi," Italy's prehistoric iceman, probably does not have any modern day descendants, according to a study published Thursday. Skip to main content.

Italy's prehistoric iceman "Otzi" died from a shoulder wound inflicted by an arrow, according to research into his perfectly preserved 5,000-year old body. Skip to main content.