German father and son rescued after six‑hour Alpine operation near Lake Agaro

A German father and his son were rescued by the Alpine Rescue Service after being stranded for more than six hours on a difficult trail above Lake Agaro in the Piedmont region of Italy. The rescue operation, conducted during the night, involved specialized mountain teams who reached the pair and brought them to safety.

The incident highlights the risks of hiking on unmaintained paths in the Alps and the coordinated response of local rescue authorities to assist foreign tourists in distress.