Mountain rescue: Saved two families in Nebel-Amok on Schafberg!

Mountain rescue: Saved two families in Nebel-Amok on Schafberg!

Schafberg, Österreich - On April 26, 2025, two four families from Lower Austria and Germany came into an alpine emergency when promoting the Schafberg, in the municipal area of ​​St. Gilgen. The reason for the excursion was the climbing of the Schafberg, whereby the families originally had to avoid a blocked promotion route. However, this led them into dense fog and on steep, partly snow -covered terrain. The adverse weather conditions and the lack of experience of the group members contributed to the fact that they were quickly in a dangerous situation.

The group was not sufficiently equipped for the demanding conditions. Some members wore shorts and unsuitable footwear, which also tightened the situation. It became increasingly difficult to find a safe path either up or back. Gradually, panic was used by the families, accompanied by the beginning of hypothermia.

emergency call and rescue measures

around 4:30 p.m. one of the fathers made an emergency call, which took place via the emergency number 112, which is free of charge for all EU member states. This number can be used by mountain athletes in emergency situations and can also be reached without PIN. Due to the radio signal, a mountain rescue was alerted and the emergency services were discontinued near the signal using a police helicopter. However, the difficult visibility and weather conditions made a direct rope recovery impossible.

The rescue workers organized a provisional path and secured the families through a rope railing in less demanding terrain. After this secured tour, the families were finally brought to safety with the helicopter.

teaching from the incident

This incident on Schafberg is an urgent example of the dangers of mountaineering, especially in unpredictable weather conditions. Experts advise you to always find out about the weather conditions, to wear suitable clothing and to orientate themselves on marked paths. The use of emergency number 112 should also be known in the Alps in order to be able to react quickly in an emergency. Dates in the Alps not only require physical fitness, but also careful planning and equipment.

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