The 26-year-old man, his 22-year-old girlfriend and sister were suffering from hypothermia when mountain rescuers arrived. The 22-year-old had already fallen, the Grünau mountain rescue team reported on Monday.
Computer translation and interpreter
The trio, who were not properly equipped, alerted the helpers at 4:50 p.m., who abseiled down the Jagersteig to the people who were stuck at an altitude of 990 meters. According to the mountain rescue service, computer translation and an interpreter on the phone were needed to communicate with the Hungarians working in Austria. All three were finally able to climb to the top, secured with ropes, were warmed up with tea, provided with dry clothing and led over the trail to the forest road.
Tour found in online forum
After an examination by a doctor, they were taken to the mountain rescue center and continued to their quarters in Scharnstein. The mountain rescue service – with 22 men on duty – pointed out that not far from the site, a mountaineer had fallen fatally in late winter 2021. Descriptions from online forums may have led to the unmarked trail, which is often not easy to see due to deer crossing and some snow, especially on the descent. Good equipment is essential, especially in winter.
Busy weekend
It was the third mission this weekend for the Grünau Mountain Rescue Service. On Saturday, the helpers on the Kasberg moved out after a ski tourer fell on the descent, on Sunday a hiker had to be rescued on an unmarked trail near the Almsee.
Source: Nachrichten
