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Bundeswehr soldier seriously injured on Rabensteinhorn – rock accident shocks!
In Berchtesgadener Land, a soldier was injured in an accident caused by falling stones. Rescue workers were quickly on site.
Bundeswehr soldier seriously injured on Rabensteinhorn – rock accident shocks!
July 1, 2025 will be a day full of dangers and challenges for a 31-year-old Bundeswehr soldier. During his descent from the Rabensteinhorn in Berchtesgadener Land, he was hit by a falling stone, which resulted in a painful fracture of his lower leg. The emergency call was made at around 10:00 a.m. and the rescue operation began, which mobilized the mountain rescue teams from Bad Reichenhall and Freilassing as well as the rescue helicopter “Christoph 14” from Traunstein Mercury reported.
The rescue workers were faced with a challenging situation. The helicopter pilot took a mountain rescuer on board to ensure the soldier's medical care under the given conditions. He was winched to the scene of the accident, where he immediately began providing emergency care. After receiving stable care, the soldier was secured into a special rescue seat and pulled into the helicopter. The flight to the Bad Reichenhall district clinic for further treatment turned out to take over an hour.
Growing risks in the mountains
Unfortunately, such accidents are not isolated cases. Reports of serious mountain accidents have been worrying for weeks. Loud Alpine There has been a worrying trend in recent months: on June 25, 2025, the remains of a mountaineer who had been missing since June 22 were found in a crevice below the Hochtor. These tragic incidents often happen during holiday periods and when the weather is nice, when many people are in the mountains.
Stefan Winter from the German Alpine Club (DAV) asserts that the current number of accidents in alpine terrain can only be evaluated at the end of the year. He notes that many mountain accidents are caused by poor tour planning and hikers' incorrect self-assessments. A survey shows that although many people are less careless than before, they are still often careless with their fitness and technique. Tripping, slipping and circulatory problems remain the most common causes of accidents.
It's better to be safe than sorry
What is particularly worrying is that most accidents occur while hiking, which is due to the large number of hikers. While injuries are often minor, such as sprains or bruises, there are always serious accidents. And these often affect men over 50 years of age who suffer from cardiovascular problems such as 1and1 informed.
The mountain rescue service has to act quickly in such situations, and the means of action are decided depending on the situation of the emergency call and the severity of the incident. Helicopters can often get to the scene quicker, while ground-based rescues often take longer. This rapid response by the mountain rescue service makes it possible to quickly guarantee injured people like the soldier on Rabensteinhorn the best possible care.