Mountain rescue operations reported across Italy

Multiple mountain rescue operations have been reported across Italy and surrounding regions. In the Pollino National Park, a 55-year-old hiker was located at night near Fontana di Ratto after losing his way in the Fagosa forest. Rescuers utilized a drone equipped with a thermal camera to pinpoint his location, allowing for a safe recovery after he had slipped on a slope.

On Monte Grappa, a 46-year-old man was found in good health following a disappearance. Search teams used digital traces from his smartphone and smartwatch to locate his vehicle and subsequently find him along a trail.

Other notable incidents include a 56-year-old climber rescued via winch from the Campanile di Val Montanaia in Italy, and a 30-year-old American hiker who was treated for potential polytrauma after falling in the Belluno region. Additionally, a 71-year-old man was tragically found deceased in a ravine in Castel del Rio following a search conducted by canine units.