Fatal avalanche accident at the Speiereck: savior only found death

Fatal avalanche accident at the Speiereck: savior only found death

Mauterndorf, Österreich - A tragic misfortune in the winter paradise: A fatal avalanche accident occurred at the Speiereck in the Tauern in Radstadt. A local variant driver went away from the prepared slopes at noon, more precisely around 11:25 a.m. The mountain rescuers were immediately alerted, which happened to be nearby. They immediately started searching and were able to receive a signal, as reported from the Orf Salzburg .

rescue measures under high pressure

The head of the Mauterndorf mountain rescue, Thomas Rest, described how the mountain rescuers could quickly locate and dig out the buried. Due to the unclear situation, the district alarm in Lungau was immediately triggered, which resulted in the use of further forces. A total of 35 mountain rescuers from several districts and support from the volunteer fire brigade, the alpine police, two helicopter crews and dog handlers were on site. Despite the fast and extensive rescue measures, the mountain rescue had unfortunately found the death of the winter athlete. It was well equipped, was wearing an LVS emergency equipment and an avalanche airbag, but he was unable to activate it, reported District .

In the course of the operation, the entire avalanche cone was searched again with LVS equipment, dogs and special devices, but no other spilled people could be found. The use of the forces ended in the early afternoon at around 3 p.m. This once again shows the danger that lurks in sports in sports away from the secured slopes and emphasizes the need for thorough preparation and the right security measures.