Ski Tourer in Salzburg Has Accident

While descending from Lackenkogel (2,051 meters) in Salzburg's Pongau on Wednesday afternoon, a ski tourer was seriously injured. As reported by the mountain rescue, the approximately 50-year-old man fell over a five-meter-high rock. Since no air rescue was possible in the steep forest, 14 mountain rescuers climbed to the accident site. The mountain rescue doctor diagnosed a polytrauma. The onset of darkness and heavy snowfall made the rescue more difficult.

Ski Tourer Taken to Hospital

The mountain rescuers initially transported the injured person towards the valley. At a clearing, the team of a rescue helicopter was then able to pick him up using a rope and fly him to the hospital.

(APA/Red)

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