Serious mountain accident Tuesday in Karwendel, Tyrol: a 48-year-old climber fell eight meters after a rock broke out and he lost his footing. The local was seriously injured and had to be rescued by helicopter rope.
The Tyrolean went on a climbing tour with a companion (44) on the Lamsenspitze in the Karwendel – both alpinists were well rested. “The 48-year-old climbed the 6th pitch while restrained by his rope partner,” police said.
Climber hit rock ledge
And then it happened! About four meters above at the last intermediate fuse a stone broke out when he held on and the 48-year-old fell about eight meters as a result. He hit a ledge and was seriously injured.
Climbing duo rescued with the help of a rope
His companion immediately made a distress call. The injured climber was eventually rescued by a helicopter rope and then flown to Hall Hospital. “The uninjured climber was also recovered with the rope and dropped off at the Lamsenjochhütte,” the researchers conclude.
Source: Krone
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