Drunk tourist stuck in a 30 cm gap in Sölden – rescue at the last minute!

Drunk tourist stuck in a 30 cm gap in Sölden – rescue at the last minute!

A 20-year-old German tourist got himself into a dangerous situation in Sölden, Tyrol, on Saturday night. At around 4:30 a.m. the young man lost his balance and climbed into a 30 centimeter wide gap between two houses, where he was supposed to get trapped. As the Small newspaper According to reports, the man was drunk at the time and fell into the crack for unknown reasons. As a result of the incident, he sustained abrasions and hypothermia. He was also only wearing jeans and a T-shirt when he was trapped in the icy night.

The rescue of the tourist required extensive measures by the fire department. Alerted around 3 a.m., the entire rescue operation lasted over two hours. Loud My district 13 firefighters were on duty with three vehicles. The rescuers initially tried to get over the roof of the building, but failed. A rope was then used for rescue, which was also unsuccessful. Finally, a slim-built firefighter was able to squeeze against the gap and reach the tourist.

Rescue under time pressure

The man's helpless cries for help were heard by his friends, who used a cell phone app to pinpoint his location. This quickly led rescuers to him. Time was of the essence as the temperatures had fallen sharply and the young man was particularly at risk in his scanty clothing. After the successful rescue, he was immediately taken to Zams Hospital.

The incident also sheds light on the risks of alcohol consumption. According to the World Health Organization The harmful consumption of alcohol can lead to more than 200 diseases and is one of the five main risk factors for diseases and the following socio-economic problems. Such incidents highlight the rash decisions people can make under the influence of alcohol and the dangers that come with them.