Alpine accident at the Gößeck: three men saved in mortal danger!

Alpine accident at the Gößeck: three men saved in mortal danger!

Gößeck, Österreich - A dramatic mountain accident occurred on Saturday afternoon at Gößeck when three alpinists from Leoben got serious difficulties. The 20 and 21 year old men, equipped with only sports shoes and light hiking luggage, went on a hike that was too dangerous due to the winter -proof snow. Despite the adverse conditions, they continued their ascent to 1,650 meters, where they got into critical mountain shortage, reported ORF Styria .

The risky decision

On Sunday afternoon, one of the men fell in the steep terrain and injured his foot. His companion, who also had a rockfall, could not help. In a desperate Situation, the three were looking for protection in a small cave. Around 2:15 p.m. they called the Alpinnot call 140 to draw attention to their predicament. The reaction followed quickly: The rescue helicopter C12 was alerted and was able to bring the men to safety with a thaw, as well as Regional Journal reported .

The happy rescue brought the three Leobenians to the LKH Leoben, where they had to be medical care due to hypothermia and minor injuries to the limbs. An investigation by the alpine police showed that the men got into this difficult situation due to their insufficient equipment. The incident not only showed the dangers of mountaineering in winter, but also emphasized the importance of proper preparation. The crew of the rescue helicopter, the Trofaiach mountain rescue helicopter, the Trofaiach police and the Alpine Police Hochsteiermark.