A woman from Bavaria perishes after a fall during a climbing expedition in Tyrol.
In a dramatic rescue operation on Saturday, a woman from Passau district in Bavaria and a Russian climber were successfully rescued from Austria's highest peak, Grossglockner. The incident occurred in the early evening, leaving the two women exhausted at the Upper Glocknerscharte on the normal route to Großglockner in East Tyrol.
The climbers, who were part of a group of six attempting to climb the nearly 3,800-meter-high Grossglockner, began to experience panic attacks about half an hour into their ascent. The panic attacks grew worse, and the two climbers were unable to continue their climb.
The alpine emergency services were promptly notified, and a police helicopter was dispatched to the scene. The rescued climbers were slightly chilled but unharmed after being flown to the Lucknerhaus, a mountain hut, following the rescue operation.
The Upper Glocknerscharte, where the rescue took place, is a challenging pass located on the normal route to Großglockner. After the rescue, the two women were taken to a nearby hospital for further examination and treatment.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers that can arise during mountain climbing, even for experienced climbers. It is crucial for climbers to be aware of their physical and mental limits and to seek help when necessary.
The rescue operation was a success, and the two climbers are expected to make a full recovery. The rest of the group continued their ascent and reached the summit of Grossglockner, marking a triumphant end to their challenging climb.
