Drama in snowboard paradise: avalanche accident demands injuries!

Drama in snowboard paradise: avalanche accident demands injuries!

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred in the Kappl ski area when a freeride race with around 30 participants took place. Despite a set security zone for the participants, a 30-year-old snowboarder from the Netherlands left the given area and thereby triggered a small loose snow avalanche. This avalanche covered two mountain rescuers that were nearby. A 21-year-old Austrian suffered a broken lower leg and had to be flown to the Medalp Imst with a helicopter. Fortunately, the second mountain rescuer was not injured. At that time, the avalanche warning level was one, which, according to the report, indicates a small danger situation, as well as Nachrichten. confirmed.

Investigations in the course

The injured mountain rescuers were positioned at the time to provide first aid in the event of an emergency. The investigation into this incident is already underway, and the results are sent to the Innsbruck public prosecutor. So far, the incident seems to have taken place in an area without a striking danger situation, which the situation also complicated. As 5min.at , the race was classified as safe, how unforeseen can be even in moderate warning levels.