Drama in the forest: 81-year-old falls when hunting six meters deep

Drama in the forest: 81-year-old falls when hunting six meters deep

On Thursday evening, September 26, a tragic incident occurred in the Wolfsberg, Carinthia district, Austria. At around 6 p.m., two hunters wanted to climb a high seat when there was a serious accident. The 81-year-old hunter fell from the high seat, while his 55-year-old companion was already above. The decisive factor for the fall was a rotten board in the entrance area of the high seat, which brought the older hunter to the case.

The fall was violent, the hunter fell six meters into the depth and remained in steep forest ground. The companion, shocked by the incident, immediately put the emergency call and alerted the rescue workers. Due to the difficult terrain conditions, a multi -layered rescue operation was necessary. Various emergency services were used, including the rescue helicopter C11, paramedic, the mountain rescue St. Andrä/Lavanttal and officers from the Lavamünd police inspection.

complex rescue measures

The rescue operation was challenging. Weather conditions and the rough terrain required precise coordination between the various rescue teams. In the case of mountain accidents, the speed of rescue is of crucial importance to minimize potential injuries and prevent worse things. Search and rescue workers often work under time pressure to ensure the security of the accident.

Complex situations such as these often raise questions, especially with regard to the safety of high seats that are used in hunting. The incident illustrates how important regular security checks and maintenance of these facilities are in order to avoid such accidents in the future. It remains to be hoped that the 81-year-old can recover from his injuries when he returned and this incident stimulates others to think about their own security. Further information on the incident can be found in a report on www.jagderleben.de .