Dramatic mountain rescue in Tyrol: German tourist tears helpers!

Dramatic mountain rescue in Tyrol: German tourist tears helpers!

This afternoon, a serious accident occurred in the Tyrolean mountains, near the Innsbruck municipality, which brought everyone involved in great danger. A 23-year-old German mountaineer who lives in Austria had climbed steeply and stayed dangerously on a rocky heel, about six meters above a hiking trail. It is noteworthy that the incident passed around 5:20 p.m. when the mountaineer lost the hold and plunged into the depth. She was torn with the 29-year-old Tyrolean, who tried to catch her, whereupon his 27-year-old Danish companion was also involved in the fall. All three people suffered serious injuries and finally ended in the bushes, where they remained accessible to the rescue workers. t-online.de reports that ... .

dramatic rescue action

For the rescue of the injured, two helicopters were mobilized - the police helicopter "Libelle" and the emergency doctor "Martin 2". They received support from the Innsbruck mountain rescue and alpine police officers. In a comprehensive commitment, it was possible to mount all three injuries and transport them to the Innsbruck Clinic. The situation not only represents a tragic individual case, but also throws a light on the increasing dangers of mountaineering and hiking, which have increased significantly in recent years. kosmo.at adds that ... .

increasing number of accidents in the mountains

A look at the statistics of the Austrian Board of Trustees for Alpins Security shows that a total of 4,807 alpine accidents were registered in the period from May 1 to October 15, 2023, which is well above the 10th anniversary of 3,740. Around 50 percent of these accidents happened when hiking or mountaineering, as the eca stated. Tyrol counts with 1,785 mountain accidents and 48 deaths in 2023, most of these tragic incidents occurred in the midsummer months. Meinbezirk.at states that ... The main causes of the main accident are stumbling or slipping.

The incident today is another disturbing proof that safety when climbing and hiking should not be taken lightly. It is essential to always be careful even when the weather is nice and to remain aware of the dangers in the mountains.