Rescue alerted

Avalanche: ski tourer swept 300 meters away

Symbolic image(Bild: Wilhelm Eder)

A 62-year-old ski tourer was on his way to the summit of the Hühnerleitennock (Ramingstein) on Tuesday. During the descent in open terrain, a snow slab came loose - the avalanche swept the Styrian almost 300 meters. 

He was able to free himself. The ski tourer initially tried to ski down into the valley himself. Due to severe pain, he finally called the emergency services. The police helicopter brought the man down into the valley. The rescue team then drove him to Tamsweg Regional Hospital.