Berchtesgadener Land - Emergency services rescue hypothermic student on the Watzmann
Emergency services have rescued a hypothermic 22-year-old near Schönau am Königssee ( Berchtesgadener Land district) from distress in the mountains. As the Bavarian Red Cross announced on Friday, the student was disoriented in knee-deep snow and was completely frozen through. He had also lost a shoe. A helicopter was able to quickly find the young man, who wanted to climb from Sankt Bartholomä to the ice chapel on the Watzmann east face, on Thursday. The water rescue service and the mountain rescue service were also deployed to assist.
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- The Berchtesgadener Land in Upper Bavaria is known for its breathtaking leisure time activities, including mountain climbing, but emergencies can occur even in this beautiful county.
- During their leisure time, many visitors enjoy helicopter tours to explore the majestic Watzmann, the highest mountain in Berchtesgaden, but it's essential to be well-prepared and aware of potential hazards.
- The Berchtesgadener Land's operational force, comprising the local Red Cross (BRK) and other emergency services, is always ready to provide assistance in case of emergencies, such as the recent mountain rescue operation.
- If you plan to spend your leisure time in the Berchtesgadener Land, it's important to familiarize yourself with the area and the nearest emergency services to ensure your safety, even when trying to reach the ice chapel on Watzmann's east face.
- Thankfully, the quick response from the operational force in Berchtesgaden was crucial in saving the life of the distressed 22-year-old climber, highlighting the importance of well-organized emergency services in mountainous regions like Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria.
Source: www.stern.de
