Tragöß Mountain Rescue

Calf fell into a sinkhole: Animal rescue on the mountain pasture

The calf was unable to get out of the hole in the mountain pasture floor.(Bild: Bergrettung Tragöß)

On Tuesday, the men from Tragöß Mountain Rescue had to go to the Bärnsbodenalm in the Styrian Hochschwab region to rescue an animal. A calf had fallen into a sinkhole. Fortunately, the animal remained unharmed.

Using straps to which they attached the calf and with the help of a rope hoist, the helpers were able to free the animal quickly and unharmed from its predicament. The region is known for its limestone sinkholes, i.e. depressions in the alpine pastures, according to the mountain rescue team on Wednesday.

The calf was stuck in the sinkhole. It was rescued unharmed using a rope.(Bild: Bergrettung Tragöß)

Everyone was delighted with the successful operation.(Bild: Bergrettung Tragöß)

Thanks to the good cooperation with the helpers from the Bärnsbodenalm, the calf can enjoy the rest of the summer on the mountain pasture again, said the rescuers happily. "The mountain rescue team is not only committed to the safety of human lives, but also demonstrates its commitment to the welfare and rescue of animals in situations like this," they said.