Dramatic mountain rescue: Salvated mountaineers saved at the last second!

Dramatic mountain rescue: Salvated mountaineers saved at the last second!

In the past few days, two mountain accidents in Austria have caused excitement and shocking rescue campaigns. First of all, a missing alpinist in the Ochsnerhütte was discovered alive at 2,096 meters after he desperately tried to make a shelter in the cold, sparingly illuminated environment. According to Klick-kaernten.at , the 53-year-old was found by the emergency services at 02:30 a.m. He was heavily hypothermic and had hit a window in a desperate act to look for protection against the cold. Thanks to the rapid action of the mountain rescue, the alpine police and a police helicopter, the man was finally flown to the valley at 5:30 a.m. and was taken to the Lienz Hospital for treatment. His relatives were overjoyed to be over the happy end of this dramatic night.

rescue use on the MahdlGupf

A little later, on July 21, 2024, three mountaineers from Upper Austria were serious when they tried to commit the MahdlGupf via ferrata in the Vöcklabruck district. After an unsuccessful attempt to find the right entry, the men landed in an extremely steep and rock -enforced terrain. The three climbers, a 28-year-old, his 21-year-old brother and her 31-year-old friend, had to choose emergency call 112 around 11:15 a.m. because they were in a hopeless situation. As salzi.at was immediately mobilized, including a police helicopter.

The assignment was a complete success: Around 12:30 p.m. all three men were safe without serious injuries. The older brother and the friend were recovered by rope while the younger was roped off the mountain rescuers. This incident illustrates the dangers in the high mountains and the important importance of thorough preparation and the use of signposted routes.