Berg drama in Bad Goisern: Hiker falls heavily, rapid rescue takes place!

Berg drama in Bad Goisern: Hiker falls heavily, rapid rescue takes place!

Hoher Kalmberg, Österreich - On June 12, 2025, a serious accident occurred on the descent below the Kalmberg. The 62-year-old Doris K. fell and contracted injuries to the ankle and wrist. Her companion immediately set the emergency call, which led to the alarm of the Bad Goisern mountain rescue. This was on site within 45 minutes and was able to ensure the first aid of the victims by a in advance. After the first aid, Doris K. was transported to the forest road with a vacuum mattress and a Ferno-stretcher by means of a terrestrial recovery. There the emergency services handed over the patient to the Red Cross, which she brought to the SKG Klinikum Bad Ischl. A total of 16 emergency services from the Bad Goisern mountain rescue, a mountain rescue doctor and the Red Cross Bad Goisern were involved in this assignment. We wish Doris K. a early recovery.

This incident fits into a number of serious accidents in the Austrian mountains. On the same day it became known that on June 9 a 59-year-old mountaineer at the Attersee via ferrata had crashed 15 meters and had to be recovered seriously. In addition, there were other heavy falls on the same days, including a mountaineer who crashed 300 meters on the Großglockner and survived with serious injuries. Such events illustrate the dangers associated with mountaineering. Often it is inexperienced hikers who go to adventurous heights without paying attention to the risks - a state that is always illustrated by the mountain rescue service. This is always ready to help in difficult terrain, where fragile rock and sudden avalanches often make the inserts dangerous.

rescue operations and their challenges

The mountain rescue has had several challenging missions in the past few weeks. On June 8, for example, two climbers were saved into an alpine emergency at the Zugspitze. These incidents make it clear that security in the mountains is often on the brink. Inexperience, inadequate equipment or sudden weather changes can have fatal consequences. All in all, the frequency of the mountain accidents reminds us of how important good preparation and caution are when climbing.

Despite the risks, mountaineering remains a popular leisure activity in Austria. Many people attract the breathtaking nature and the challenge of the mountains. But in this regard it is particularly important to be aware of the dangers that can wait for you at the heights. The reports on accidents, such as those of Alpin , impressively show that every mountain visit should be well thought out.

In this sense we appeal to all mountain fans: be well prepared and listen to the advice of the experienced mountain rescue service!