Large rescue operation according to cable car defect in Schneizlreuth!

Large rescue operation according to cable car defect in Schneizlreuth!

A dramatic incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, October 16, near Schneizlreuth, when a cable car got out of control due to a technical defect. As a result, 14 people were forced to spend up to six hours in a stuck cabin. Their rescue required an extensive use of mountain rescue and Bundeswehr, supported by three helicopters.

After alarm by the integrated Traunstein control center, an emergency call was immediately discontinued at 12 noon, since the cable car cabin could no longer continue. In addition to the mountain rescue service, the initially alarmed emergency services also included the air rescue, with the rescue helicopter "Christoph 14" and two other SAR helicopters mobilized. These were randomly stationed for flight training in the nutrient Kaufbeuren and arrived at around 2 p.m. in Oberjettenberg.

rescue operation in a demanding location

The mountain rescue service used 20 emergency services, while the air rescue assessed the location of the air. On the grounds of the military service department for protection and special technology (WTD 52), the rescuers gained an overview of the situation. Over the next few hours, a combination of abseiling and cable car rooms was used to bring the affected 14 people to safety. Thanks to the extraordinary cooperation between the mountain rescue service and the Bundeswehr, all those affected could be brought into the valley until dark.

The technical disorders that triggered the use have so far not been clearly determined. An investigation showed that a so-called rope surge, in which the pull rope swings up and departs over the carrying rope. Such events are rare, but could occasionally occur, even with regularly maintained systems. The manager of the cable car immediately initiated the rescue measures after the defect became known.

The cable car of the WTD 52 itself is 2100 meters long and overcomes a height difference of 1036 meters, putting it into operation in 1965. It primarily serves to supply the military service area and the mountain training area. According to the previous studies on the cause of the incident, the WTD 52, regular operation, is not to be determined to resume again next Tuesday.

The rescue measures carried out were characterized by both the technology and the efficiency of the rescue teams. "Christoph 14" carried out a location exploration before the first abseiling and moved residents to determine which people descend on foot and which had to be saved with the helicopter. In an impressive teamwork, the 14 persisted people received support in the evacuation, initially roping 170 meters and then transported further.

In the hours of the rescue, some experienced Berger were won over to relegation, while the rest were recorded by the SAR helicopters in a complex commuting. The entire rescue operation went without further incidents and was maintained until the evening. This impressive example of the interaction between different rescue units shows the importance of well -experienced emergency plans and the willingness of the emergency services to act under difficult conditions.

The incident also makes us think of the safety precautions on cable cars and similar systems. It has already been announced that the cable car manager wants to have the system examined more closely after the incident to ensure that there is no consequential damage. These incidents remind us how important regular maintenance and strict security protocols are in order to minimize such risks. Details on the comprehensive measures and the incident itself are recorded in reports of such a kind that are published afterwards.

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