Climbers in a predicament: Dramatic rescue from Totem Pole in Australia!

Climbers in a predicament: Dramatic rescue from Totem Pole in Australia!

Two climbers have maneuvered themselves into a desperate situation at the spectacular heights of Tasmania's Totem Pole. An incredible 65 meters high between the sky and the stormy sea, they could no longer get down from their dangerous ledge due to strong winds, as the local police reported. On Wednesday evening they relied on their last hope: an emergency call.

The rescue operation turned out to be far more challenging than initially expected. Attempts to use a helicopter to provide emergency aid to the climbers failed due to strong winds that made access almost impossible, according to police officer Callum Herbert. The intervention of a police boat that had tried to reach nearby cliffs was also canceled by the heavy waves. The "Totem Pole," a famous rock formation jutting out of the ocean, is lapped by waves and is particularly slippery and dangerous in rough weather, reported wnoz.de.

Rescued by the Climbing Club of Tasmania

But there was no task in sight! Members of the “Climbing Club of Tasmania” were not discouraged and started a daring night action. They made their way to their destination and began the dangerous climb to the “Totem Pole” even in the dark. Through their remarkable bravery and expertise, they finally managed to secure the climbers with special rescue ropes and bring them safely to land. In the morning they were pulled down to the ground with ropes and were rescued, exhausted but uninjured. According to reports, the two climbers were hungry and weakened by the cold, but were fine, police confirmed.

The “Totem Pole”, which is a dream destination for climbers from all over the world and was first climbed in 1968, attracts danger-seeking adventurers with its unique, vertical shape and isolated location. Despite the dramatic rescue operation, the “Totem Pole” remains a place that demands both fascination and respect oe24.at reported.