Difficult Rescue of Fallen Climber Took Eleven Hours

One of the two alpinists, a 33-year-old, fell about ten meters while climbing on Monday morning, hit a rock face, and sustained various injuries, particularly to his legs. His 40-year-old companion then alerted the Trentino Alpine Rescue, as reported to the APA.

Strong wind delayed helicopter rescue

The emergency call center requested the deployment of the helicopter, while some mountain rescuers set out to reach the two climbers from the valley. The helicopter flew over the area, located the alpinists, and determined that it was not possible to reach them due to the wind. In the meantime, the climbers were able to rappel down two rope lengths and thus reached a better-supported area of the wall.

The rescue units, three climbing specialists and a paramedic from the Trento Monte Bondone station of the Trentino Alpine and Speleological Rescue Service, were able to reach the injured person after several hours. Due to the strong wind, they had to wait until 7 p.m. before the two alpinists could be taken on board the helicopter. The injured person was taken to the hospital in Trento. The companion is unharmed, the rescuers reported.

(APA/Red)

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