Wald accident in Gosau: 26-year-old falls 20 meters and loses consciousness

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Eine 26-jährige Wanderin stürzte in Gosau, Oberösterreich, und verlor kurzzeitig das Bewusstsein. Erste Hilfe wurde geleistet.
A 26-year-old hiker fell in Gosau, Upper Austria, and briefly lost consciousness. First aid was provided. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Gosauseen, Österreich - On May 20, 2025, a serious accident occurred in the Gmunden district, Upper Austria. A 26-year-old Czech crashed into a tree near the front goser, after falling about 20 meters into the depth. This happened when the woman and her 33-year-old girlfriend was on the way back from the rear Holzmeisteralm and without giving way to the forest.

According to initial information from 5min , the hiking group, consisting of both friends, at the time of the accident near the "Gosaulacke". The 26-year-old slipped, overturned several times and lost consciousness for about two minutes. Her girlfriend, who watched the fall, immediately hurried to help and provided first aid before her sister called to inform the emergency services.

use of the rescue workers

The alarm of the mountain rescue service Gosau and the emergency doctor followed immediately. According to Nachrichten.at , the women made about two kilometers on the way to the front Gosausee to accommodate the rescue workers. The 26-year-old had severe pain and was then brought to the Salzkammergut Clinic Bad Ischl.

Fortunately, the 33-year-old was unharmed, but was under a slight shock and did not need any further medical help. The incident underlines the importance of first aid knowledge in the event of accidents in the mountains. It is crucial to keep calm, to correctly assess the situation and to call help in good time. According to kompass.de , the right immediate measures can be decisive for the life of the injured.

First aid on the mountain

The first measures in an accident include the review of the injured person's consciousness and ensure that it breathes. If a person is passed out, life -saving immediate measures such as the stable side position are essential. Even if it can be difficult in the situation, experts recommend keeping calm and not ignoring acute dangers for yourself.

In view of the unpredictability of accidents in the mountains, it remains important to always have an emergency pharmacy with you and, in the best case, to take part in a first aid course in order to be prepared. The events in the Gosausen area are an urgent appeal to all hikers to prepare for possible emergencies and to act prudently in an emergency
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