Tragic paragliding accident: man dies after a missed role on the Hafelekar

Tragic paragliding accident: man dies after a missed role on the Hafelekar

Hafelekar, Österreich - On December 2, 2024, a tragic accident occurred at the paragliding in the Austrian Alps. At 2:20 p.m., a 30-year-old man started with the Nordkenttenbahn to the Hafelekar to fly from there with his speed glider. As the police said, the pilot lost control after lifting, performed a double role and fell into a steep gutter with full force. Witnesses of the incident reported that the man was seriously injured by the impact, and despite the immediate first aid measures by three passers-by and the emergency doctor that occurred later, he died before medical care.

The unhappy body was recovered with a police helicopter at 2:45 p.m. and brought to the valley. This incident not only illustrates the dangers of paragliding, but also the critical importance of first aid in emergency situations. According to an article by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, it is crucial that first aiders act quickly, since the emergency doctor often only arrives after about ten minutes. The first few minutes are of the highest urgency. Even if many people have completed a first aid course when purchasing the driver's license, they often find it difficult to actively help in an emergency.

The role of first aiders

First aiders are often the first to arrive at the scene of the accident and they play a decisive role in the rescue chain. The simplest measures such as securing the scene of the accident, setting off an emergency call and carrying out life -saving immediate measures can make the difference between life and death. This includes cardiac residual resuscitation, the stable side position and hemostasis. Anyone can learn these skills, and in emergencies it is crucial that someone acts. Information on first aid courses can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, where the federal government has also been promoting first aid training in schools for many years