Croatian ex-ski star Kostelic saved in Obertauern after avalanche accident!

Croatian ex-ski star Kostelic saved in Obertauern after avalanche accident!

Obertauern, Österreich - on April 2, 2025, at 1 p.m., an avalanche accident occurred in the area of ​​the Gamspitzl in Obertauern, Austria. The former Croatian ski star ivica kostelic , and his companion, a 30-year-old Salzburg, solved the avalanche at one height of 2150 meters. This was 150 to 200 meters wide and a total of 350 to 400 meters long.

Kostelic was buried more than a meter deep below the snow. However, his companion was able to free him from the snow in good time, so that both freeriders were unharmed and could go into the valley independently. Despite the happy outcome, the mountain rescue and the alpine police were immediately alerted.

emergency services and the risk of reward

The assignment was coordinated by operations manager Michael Koch , which warned of the high risk danger (level 3). Because of this danger Situation, it was decided not to send any mountain rescuers directly into the area. Instead, a helicopter was used to bring a mountain rescuer and a handler to the scene of the accident.

A total of 40 emergency services were on site, including mountain rescuers from Obertauern and Radstadt, three dog handlers as well as doctors and paramedics of the Red Cross. The alpine police and two helicopter teams were also integrated to react quickly. can be reinforced by the last snowfall, which brought large quantities of fresh snow.

Kostelic in dangerous situation

ivica kostelic was not for the first time in a dangerous situation. Previously, he had gotten into a kayak tour in Montenegro in distress and had to be saved by the coast guard. His most recent experience in Obertauern once again shows that winter sports also have considerable risks despite its fascination. Winter athletes were therefore urgently called for careful tour planning and restraint in the steep terrain.

These incidents illustrate the importance of the safety precautions in the alpine space and the responsibility that everyone bears to avoid dangerous situations.