Seven hikers in Tyrol: Rescue on Christmas Eve!

Seven hikers in Tyrol: Rescue on Christmas Eve!

Hopfgarten, Österreich - On Christmas Eve, seven German hikers in Tyrol had to endure a dramatic rescue operation. The men, between the ages of 21 and 39, were in an acute emergency in their attempt to reach the Rosswildalm, since they could no longer continue due to extreme exhaustion and inadequate equipment. Despite the alarming situation, they were able to call help via a satellite connection after they were isolated due to the lack of mobile phone reception in the alpine region, as the

The hikers started their tour on Monday and quickly found themselves in a hopeless situation. Her only rescue came from the mountain rescue services from the region, which were brought into the site with an elaborate use of caterpillar quads and loyal foot forces. They were first taken to the Bamberger Hütte, where they could be first looked after. This comprehensive commitment was not only coordinated by the mountain rescues from Hopfgarten, Westendorf and Kitzbühel, but also supported by the local fire brigades and police forces, so tirol.orf .