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Mountaineer falls ten meters: rescued at the last second!
A mountaineer falls into a crevasse on the Höllentalferner. Rescue from worse weather conditions in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Mountaineer falls ten meters: rescued at the last second!
On Friday a dramatic incident occurred on the Höllentalferner, which is on the way to the Zugspitze. A mountaineer fell headfirst into a crevasse about ten meters deep. As the Mopo Reportedly, the man probably lost his bearings due to thick fog and ended up on steep terrain. Fortunately, his fall was witnessed by another mountaineer, who immediately alerted the mountain rescue service.
The rescue workers were on site quickly: two mountain rescuers were flown to the scene of the accident in a rescue helicopter. The injured climber was found hypothermic in the crevasse, making the situation even more dire. However, the rescue was difficult because of unfavorable weather conditions. But in time, before massive clouds could gather, the man was flown with an emergency doctor to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Clinic.
A look at the dangers of the mountains
Crevasse falls occur again and again in the Alps. Such tragedies occur on the Höllentalferner every few years. Loud Mirror Many mountaineers are often careless and walk across the glaciers without ropes, which have also become steeper due to climate change. The unexpected sharp transitions to the rock lead to dangerous traffic jams that increase the risk for everyone.
According to Club Arc Alpin, an umbrella organization of the major mountain sports associations in the Alpine region, safety in the mountains is increasingly threatened by climate change. More and more accidents, especially due to rockfalls and the thawing of permafrost, make mountaineering more risky. This year there have already been six deaths in the Zugspitze area, which indicates the increased dangers. In the entire state of Bavaria, 33 people had already died in mountain accidents by mid-August 2023 - that's 12 more than in the previous year.
How safe are the mountains?
The glaciers of the Eastern Alps have been retreating since 2010 and could largely disappear in the next 30 to 40 years. Mountain athletes are repeatedly advised to adapt to the new circumstances. The Climate reporter gives safety recommendations such as checking current maps, using warning apps and planning tours early in the morning. Fitness also plays a crucial role, as cardiovascular diseases often lead to fatal incidents.
Amid these challenges, the climbers still express their continued enthusiasm. The fascination of the mountains remains even after such an incident - the key is to be well prepared. Anyone who has a good grasp of nature and its risks can safely enjoy the beauty of the mountains.