Helicopter operation

Brawl at the Torrener Joch mountain hut

High-altitude, night-time rescue operation on New Year's Eve: A brawl broke out at the Carl-von-Stahl-Haus on the Torrener Joch in Tennengau. A 70-year-old man was taken to hospital by emergency helicopter. 

The refuge at 1736 meters above sea level on the border with Bavaria is a popular excursion destination. The easily accessible hut was also used for celebrations on New Year's Eve. 

Shortly after midnight, there was a bloody argument between an Austrian (31) and a German (70). The older of the two brawlers suffered injuries to his face and had to be taken to hospital by rescue helicopter. The 31-year-old is now facing charges.