Dramatic rescue campaigns: Bergwacht Rottach-Eger in action!

Dramatic rescue campaigns: Bergwacht Rottach-Eger in action!

The Pentecost holidays not only awakened people in the mountains, but also brought an accidents to an arsonal arcade. The Rotach-Eegern reported within just four days. On June 12, a 77-year-old hiker with circulatory problems between Suttensee and Lahneralm had to be brought to safety. On the same day, a head of operations was called as a first responder for a bike accident in Bad Wiessee, where he provided a 76-year-old patient with hip pain.

June 13th brought another commitment for the mountain rescue service: a 76-year-old cyclist fell on the Wiesseer Höhenweg and not only dragged away wounds, but also a leg injury. Just a day later, on June 14th, a 29-year-old hiker crashed 15 meters on the Riszerkogel and was no longer able to descend itself due to severe back pain. The helicopter Christoph 1 was alerted for rescue and the patient flown to a Munich hospital. Finally, on June 15, a 57-year-old hiker had to be saved on the Schinder saddle after he had injured the ankle, a helicopter was also used here.

a worrying tendency

The events around the mountain rescue guard are not an isolated case. As the page alpin.de there were numerous serious accidents in the mountains in the first half. On June 9, a 59-year-old fell 15 meters at the Attersee via ferrata and fell seriously injured. On the occasion of another incident on this day, a mountaineer at the Großglockner even fell 300 meters and survived with serious injuries. These terrifying numbers illustrate the dangers that can bring mountain hiking and climbing.

A few weeks earlier, on May 24th, several mountain rescues in the Austrian Alps had to be coordinated. The incident of a fatal alpine accident in the Salzkammergut and a mountaineer that crashed near the Sulzkogel also show how dangerous alpine terrain can be, especially if weather and path are not optimal.

high operations and risks

The mountain rescue Rottach-Egern and its colleagues are faced with the challenge of ensuring the safety of the hikers and at the same time managing the increasing operations. The hustle and bustle in the mountains brings challenges, as the Reporting by ORF Vorarlberg . Summer is just around the corner and with it the question of how both hikers and mountain rescuers can be prepared for the season.

The latest missions are a clear wake -up call for all mountain fans: whether when hiking or cycling, it is important to know your own limits and always put security in the first place. Even if the downhill tax is attractive, the warning should never be ignored about the associated risks.