Night operation in Tyrol

Caught in the dark on a mountain: Heli rescues climbers

It was already dark when the RK-2 of the ARA air rescue service stationed in Reutte was called out to rescue the three climbers.(Bild: zVg)

On their descent from the Sonnenspitze in Ehrwald in the Tyrolean Außerfern region, three climbers were unable to find the right route and became trapped at 2,200 meters above sea level. The RK-2 had to be called out to rescue them at night.

The three well-equipped climbers began their ascent via the south ridge to the Sonnenspitze at midday. At around 6 p.m., however, the three Germans decided to turn back and abseil down again. But they could no longer find the right way.