Mountain in Tyrol: Finns in sneakers saved on Clesida!

Von WOM

Last Sunday, two hikers from Finland experienced a dramatic situation in the Tyrolean mountains. The 28-year-old woman and the 25-year-old man had made his way to the Clesida, a summit with a height of 2,080 meters, but downloaded a GPS track from the Internet and were traveling in sneakers, which turned out to be a risky decision. The site was pathless and partly covered with snow, which led to considerable difficulties and finally ended in mountainous. Oe24 reports that in their despair they chose the emergency call, since they were no longer sure in the dangerous situation felt.

The mountain rescue was quickly on hand and found the duo in the summit area. They were safely led to the Rofanbahn mountain station, where the two could drive down unharmed and independently. This incident illustrates the dangers associated with inadequate equipment and knowledge, especially in non -marked and snow -covered areas.

increased accident risks in the mountains

The situation of the two Finns reflects a worrying general tendency in the Austrian Alps. According to a recent report by alpin.de , a total of 268 people died in the mountains in Austria. This number is below the 10-year fund, but represents the persistent hazard for hikers and mountain athletes. It should be emphasized that 86% of the deceased were men and 14% women, which indicates a possible overrepresentation of male hikers.

In addition, 9,089 people were recorded as injuries in the alpine accident database last year. This is an increase compared to average number of the past 10 years. A large part of the accidents occurred in hiking and mountaineering, which underlines the importance of safety precautions and surgical equipment when mountaineering.

worrying accident statistics

In the past few weeks there have also been several serious accidents in the Alps. On April 14, 2025, a fatal mountain accident took place on the Zugspitze, with a Canadian student being missing. In another case on April 12, an 18-year-old was carried away by an avalanche, while he was climbed the Stopselatzer via ferrata with a friend. These incidents illustrate the life -threatening risks that exist when hiking and climbing, especially under winter conditions.

The mountain rescuers are challenged in these difficult times and have to start increasingly missions to help people in need. The combination of inadequate equipment, difficult weather conditions and lack of knowledge is a dangerous mix that can lead to tragic accidents, as the current statistics tragically prove. Another report by alpin.de informs about a number of such events that have been taking place in the Alps recently.

For all mountaineers and hikers, it is crucial to prepare thoroughly before each tour. Professional equipment can save lives in an emergency and should be a matter of course on every hike.

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