72-year-old falls 100 meters into the depths in Frastanz!

72-year-old falls 100 meters into the depths in Frastanz!

On May 14, 2025, Austria, Austria, occurred in Frastanz, a serious hiking accident, in which a 72-year-old woman fell about 100 meters. The incident occurred around 2:00 p.m. during a hike from the Garsellaalpe via the Garsellaeck towards Sarojaalpe. The accident lost to the hold for an unknown cause and fell over loose rubble and rocks, suffering from head injuries indefinitely. Her 73-year-old companion had no mobile phone with him and had to descend to get the injured to get help. The alarm of a relative was finally initiated via the mobile phone of the hiker.

The mountain rescue was immediately alerted and was immediately in use. The rescue chain was started by the relatives' concern. After the emergency medical initial care on site, the accident was brought to a nearby hospital with a rescue helicopter of the type C8 by merging. The injured person was then admitted to the State Hospital Feldkirch, where further medical measures could be initiated.

Statistical backgrounds and causes of accidents

This type of accidents are not unusual in the Alps, where over 8,000 alpine accidents are recorded annually. The Austrian Board of Trustees for Alpine Safety (ÖKAS) Corbatically documents all incidents that occur from November 1 to October 31 of the following year. These records include both fatal accidents and those in which, for example, external fault is suspected. Mountain hikes and alpine sports in particular are often affected by accidents. The database offers a meaningful analysis of the frequency of accidents in mountain sports and supports prevention work.

About a third of the incorrect people are able to make an emergency call or is recovered unharmed. Blocks and unforeseen terrain campaigns that promote the accidents often occur. The alpine police have grasped all relevant data on these accidents since 2005/06, with the statistical evaluations illustrate various safety aspects and trends in mountain sports. Such information is crucial for future prevention measures and for understanding the risks that exist when hiking in alpine terrain.

The exact cause of the accident in Frastanz remains unclear at the present time and the investigation continues. The community and the mountain rescue are concerned about the safety of hikers and emphasize the importance of adequate preparation before a hike.