Fels fall in Biberwier: Greatest commitment to the fire brigade with luck in misfortune!

Fels fall in Biberwier: Greatest commitment to the fire brigade with luck in misfortune!

A dramatic incident occurred on Saturday evening, December 21, in Biberwier, when a rock fall caused considerable damage to a residential building. At 6:50 p.m., a boulder loosened from a slope, broke several tree trunks and damaged an oil tank that was on the roof of an adjacent cultivation. Around 10 liters of oil escaped, but the Biberwier volunteer fire brigade step in quickly and was able to secure the leaking liquid. Thanks to this rapid reaction, the rest of the tank was successfully pumped out. During the cleanup, the L391 was closed until around 8:15 p.m. until experts gave the all -clear. Fortunately, there were no injuries. As Meinzirk.at reported , the use of the fire brigade was of crucial importance.

challenging missions in difficult locations

In connection with the danger situation in alpine regions, another remarkable rescue operation also took place. At about the same time, the fire brigade Neustift i. St. called to an emergency that occurred in the high alpine area near Franz Senn Hütte. One person was caught under a boulder and urgently needed help. Due to the remote area, both an emergency helicopter and the Libelle police helicopter were alerted to support. This complex undertaking required precise planning and implementation, since the teams on site were dependent on coordinated cooperation when rescue the seriously injured. After about 40 minutes of intensive work, the emergency services finally managed to free the trapped person and bring to the Innsbruck Clinic, as the Neustift fire brigade reported. The new equipment proved itself particularly well in this critical situation.