Berg drama in Kötschach: 59-year-old falls 30 meters into the depths!

Berg drama in Kötschach: 59-year-old falls 30 meters into the depths!

On June 14, 2025, a serious mountain accident occurred in the Steinberger via ferrata in the municipality of Kötschach-Mauthen, in which a 59-year-old Italian was seriously injured. According to Click Carinthia after about 40 meters turned over at the climbing climbing climbing to descend. His 30-year-old acquaintance continued the climb alone.

During the descent of the Italian there was a serious fall. At a height of around 1,850 meters, he fell about 30 meters and was found seriously injured by his friend several minutes later after he heard a rockfall. The acquaintance then immediately informed the rescue workers.

rescue use under difficult conditions

The rescue of the accident was complex and was realized by a emergency doctor helicopter team of the C7. The man was recovered by rope and flown to the Klagenfurt Clinic after a first aid. This incident is part of a serious accumulation of serious accidents in the Austrian mountains, such as Alpin reported.

As early as June 9, 2025, there were further incidents in the Alps, including a 59-year-old who fell 15 meters on the Attersee via ferrata, and a mountaineer who fell 300 meters on the Großglockner. These serious accidents illustrate the dangers that are associated with mountaineering.

critical security situation in the mountains

The accident on the Großglockner on June 9, 2025, in which a mountaineer suffered the serious injuries, is another example of the risks that alpine activities bring. The complexity of the routes and the frequent weather changes require both experience and the right equipment.

Another serious incident occurred recently on the normal route to the Großglockner. A 54-year-old alpinist from East Tyrol fell 200 meters and was seriously injured. Fortunately, his tour partner was able to get help in good time. This incident makes it clear that even experienced mountaineers can get into difficulties in such challenging environments. The conditions under which these accidents happen vary greatly, and even in good weather, the situation can change quickly, especially on popular weekends where high number of visitors can be expected.