Rescue actions on the Schneeberg: Young people without equipment in danger!

Rescue actions on the Schneeberg: Young people without equipment in danger!

Schneeberg, Österreich - am Schneeberg has recently occurred rescue operations that are due to alarming misconduct and inadequate preparation. On January 26, 2025, three young people, a 14-year-old and two 15-year-olds from Vienna reported that they are in an alpine emergency at the fishing hut. The group had no necessary equipment or alpine experience, which in combination with the deteriorating weather conditions created a dramatic situation. Members of the mountain rescue and an alpine policeman were quickly called to rescue the youngsters, such as wn24.at reported.

The young people had set off without a specific goal and decided to climb the summit without taking into account the dangers in the course of the excursion. Despite the lack of experience and inadequate equipment, the trio was finally brought to the valley unharmed and handed over to a legal guardian. There was special relief because the mountain rescue provided the young hikers with warm drinks and adequate mountain sports equipment before they were accompanied. A settlement of the rescue operation, which can be significantly expensive, is currently being examined. noe.orf.at reported that such operations occur more and more often, and warned that the mountain rescue had to move around 50 times this winter to bring uninjuded people to safety.

economic effects of the rescue operations

The costs for rescue operations range between a few hundred to several thousand euros, depending on the complexity and duration of the rescue. The mountain rescue in Lower Austria found that the number of uninjured missions has increased this season. Mountain rescue Oliver Himmel emphasized the need for hikers carrying suitable equipment and wearing weatherproof clothing in order to avoid such dangerous situations. He also warned: "It is about the proportionality and negligence of the people in need." For the future, the rescuers appeal to all hiking enthusiasts to prepare sufficiently and take the dangers of the mountains seriously.