Four climbers found themselves in a difficult position in the Tyrolean Zillertal on Tuesday: the Germans were literally lost in a snowfield during a long-distance hike at more than 3,000 meters above sea level. A helicopter rescue was not possible due to poor visibility. Mountain rescuers had to climb up from a hut on foot.
The four Germans between the ages of 29 and 58 were part of a Multi-day hike along the Berliner Höhenweg in the Zillertal Alps on Tuesday from the Alpenrosenhütte over the Schönbichler Horn in the direction of the Furtschaglhaus. On the descent to the Then it happened to Furtschaglkares!
The hikers ended up in a snowfield at an altitude of 3040 meters. “Due to the poor visibility and the snow conditions there, they were ultimately unable to find their way. After a member of the group fell twice in the snow and the men couldn’t find any markings, they called 911,” police said.
Helicopter rescue not possible
As a result, four emergency services from the Ginzling Mountain Rescue Service arrived flown to the Furtschaglhaus by police helicopter. “Transport to higher altitudes was not possible due to the weather conditions,” the police said.
From there, the mountain rescuers climbed to the hikers. All four Germans were unharmed. The emergency services then brought the quartet safely to the Furtschaglhaus, where they arrived around 7:30 p.m.
Source: Krone
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