Hikers in Vorarlberg are fighting against hypothermia – police warn urgently!

Hikers in Vorarlberg are fighting against hypothermia – police warn urgently!

A dramatic adventure ended for a 20-year-old hiker from Germany on Monday, December 9, 2024, in the mountains of Vorarlberg. During his winter hike from Zürs to Stuben he got into serious mountain distress and experienced severe hypothermia. With only leather boots, a corduroy jacket and corduroy trousers, the hiker's clothing was completely inadequate for the winter conditions. In the darkness, around 8 p.m., a passing driver noticed the light signals that the young man was giving off with a survival cell phone and immediately alerted the rescue workers 5min.at reported.

Last minute rescue

The hiker was in a narrow gully about 50 meters above the Stubenbach. Due to the steep and slippery conditions, direct contact was initially not possible. He slipped twice before the mountain rescue team could finally reach him. Thanks to the emergency services' quick action, he was taken out of the danger zone and taken to the Bludenz LKH for examination. There he was treated for suspected hypothermia. Loud Kurier.at The police strongly warned against hiking without appropriate winter equipment and emphasized the importance of finding out about local conditions in advance.

This incident serves as an alarming example of the dangers of winter hiking in the mountains. Police appealed to all hikers to wear appropriate clothing and inform themselves about weather conditions to avoid similar dangerous situations.