Rescued by helicopter
Freerider crashes into boulder during video shoot
A terrible winter sports accident on Stefanitag in the Tyrolean lowlands: a freerider crashed into a boulder with full force after a jump during a video shoot and was left seriously injured. The 29-year-old was rescued by helicopter and flown to hospital.
The fatal alpine accident occurred in the Rofan mountains in the Karsee area near Maurach in the district of Schwaz. The 29-year-old local was out there with his friends to record video clips, according to the police.
Jump in the terrain ended fatally
"He jumped over boulders with his skis in open terrain. After one jump, he crashed into a snow-covered boulder," said the investigators, describing the devastating course of the accident.
After first aid by the emergency doctor, the injured man was flown by helicopter to hospital in Schwaz.
Die Polizei
Mountain rescuers and helicopter at the scene of the accident
The young man suffered serious injuries. The Maurach mountain rescue team and an emergency helicopter were called to the scene of the accident by the Tyrol control center. "After initial treatment by the emergency doctor, the injured man was flown by helicopter to the hospital in Schwaz," the statement concluded.
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