Over rocky terrain – ski tourer falls 15 meters – seriously injured

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Devastating winter sports accident Thursday in the Tyrolean Unterland: A 62-year-old ski tourer lost control on the descent in Thiersee (Kufstein district) and then fell 15 meters over steep, rocky terrain. The local suffered serious injuries!

The 62-year-old Tyrolean went on a ski tour to the Hinteres Sonnwendjoch with two friends. After reaching the top, the men decided to descend the snowy forest path of the Wildenkaralm.

Driving errors with fatal consequences
It then happened at an altitude of 1294 meters: “In a right turn, the 62-year-old touring driver fell due to a driving error, he went over the side of the road and then fell about 15 meters over steep, rocky terrain.” reported the police .

Recovered by helicopter rope
The local resident suffered serious injuries. After first aid, the man was rescued with a rope and flown to the Kufstein district hospital.

Source: Krone

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