Twelve alpinists were on the Wildspitze in the Ötztal Alps on Tuesday when they were suddenly surprised by a thunderstorm. Four alpinists could be taken into the valley by helicopter, but due to darkness and the weather conditions, the remaining eight had to find another route.
Difficult rescue operation in the Ötztal Alps Tuesday evening: Twelve mountain climbers were surprised by a violent thunderstorm at an altitude of 3,768 meters on the summit of Austria’s second highest mountain. Four were taken to safety by helicopter, but the approaching darkness and the weather made it impossible to make further helicopter flights.
Two mountain guides as escort
However, two mountain guides were able to be dropped off in time and started the descent with the other eight alpinists. The mountain rescue team went to meet them to take them to safety.
Source: Krone
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