Lawine surprises ski guide: dramatic rescue in Vorarlberg!

Lawine surprises ski guide: dramatic rescue in Vorarlberg!

On Wednesday afternoon, around 2:20 p.m., a 40-year-old ski leader in the Vorarlberg ski area Gafell experienced a dramatic incident. While his partner was waiting in a safe place, the man decided to take a deep snow run. Suddenly a snow board loosened and tore it into the valley over 500 meters. Despite the dangerous Situation, the ski guide managed to free his left hand out of the snow and thus save himself while his partner immediately alerted the rescue workers.

When attempted to rescue, the man was completely buried, but got away with the shock of an adventure - unharmed! The accident occurred while the ski guide was equipped with complete avalanche emergency equipment, but the airbag did not break away. The immediate reaction of his partner was crucial because she had started the signal search while the emergency services were called. They were quickly on site to save the ski guide. After an examination in the LKH Bludenz, the man could be released in good condition.

successful rescue operation

The fast and coordinated reaction of rescue workers who specialize in the avalanche accident once again turns out to be indispensable. Such an event shows the dangers of skiing in deep snow and the importance of security technology. This story about the brave ski guide was made by Vol.at and vorarlberg.orf.at extensively reports, but also underlines that the correct preparation in dangerous alpine areas can be vital.