Mountain rescuers successfully locate and save two skiers who had become stranded
In a daring mountain rescue operation, a team of twelve mountain rescuers, assisted by the air police, successfully saved several ski tourers and foreign visitors who found themselves in a precarious situation in the high alpine terrain of Lungau, Salzburger, Austria.
The incident occurred when two ski tourers from Lower Austria and three winter sports enthusiasts from New Zealand and Australia ended up in steep rocky terrain while descending from Preber, a peak with an elevation of 2,740 meters. Due to a lack of local knowledge, poor planning, and unfavourable weather conditions, they found themselves unable to move forward or back, forcing them to send a distress call.
The rescue team, working under thick fog, flew in via a police helicopter and navigated the challenging terrain to reach the stranded individuals. Recognising the avalanche-prone area with cliffs, they set up a rope system to bring the men out of the danger zone. The operation, which took place in difficult conditions, took more than four hours to complete.
The rescued individuals were slightly chilled but otherwise unharmed. The two ski tourers from Lower Austria spent the night at the Kaltenberghütte in Stuben, a district of Bludenz, while the three foreign tourists continued their journey.
Ski touring in the Lungau region, known for its high alpine terrain and potential avalanche risk, requires careful planning and essential safety measures. To ensure safety in such environments, it is advisable to carry alpine safety equipment, such as avalanche transceivers, shovels, probes, and appropriate clothing for sudden weather changes.
It is also crucial to check weather and avalanche forecasts, inform someone about your planned route and expected return time, travel in groups or pairs, and have skills in navigation, first aid, and self-rescue techniques. Careful route planning, considering snow conditions, terrain steepness, and escape options, and avoiding risky terrain or unstable snow layers that could trigger avalanches, are all key safety practices.
While this general guidance derives from standard alpine and ski touring safety practices in the Lungau region, a detailed report of the recent rescue operation was not found in the search results. For precise incident details and official advice, consulting local mountain rescue authorities or Salzburg regional alpine safety resources is recommended.
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