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Sölden mountain rescue: 36 hikers require emergency assistance
A group of 36 hikers, including families traveling with strollers, required a major rescue operation in the Sölden region after wandering off marked paths near the Wildspitzbahn mountain station into dangerous terrain. While no injuries were reported, the rescue involved significant resources.
Two helicopters were deployed to airlift 14 individuals, while Bergrettung Sölden escorted the remaining 22 hikers back to the valley on foot. A police spokesperson noted that the group's equipment was essentially non-existent.
The operation is expected to result in high costs. Franz-Josef Fiegl, head of Bergrettung Sölden, estimated the rescue service costs at approximately 3,500 euros. Additionally, helicopter operator Roy Knaus stated that the deployment of the Martin 8 helicopter alone cost around 15,000 euros, leaving the total final bill uncertain.
Entities
Bergrettung Sölden · Franz-Josef Fiegl · Roy Knaus · Tirol · Wildspitzbahn
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The group's equipment was described as being 'zero'. www.nachrichten.at
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The remaining 22 hikers were brought to the valley on foot by Bergrettung Sölden. www.nachrichten.at
- [○ 1 SOURCE] No injuries were reported during the rescue operation. www.nachrichten.at
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The rescue operation for the Sölden group lasted nearly three hours. www.nachrichten.at
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The cost for the Bergrettung Tirol operation is approximately 3,500 euros. www.nachrichten.at
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A group of 36 people, including families with strollers, required rescue after wandering off marked paths near Wildspitzbahn. www.nachrichten.at
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The deployment of the Martin 8 rescue helicopter cost around 15,000 euros. www.nachrichten.at
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two helicopters were used to rescue 14 of the 36 hikers. www.nachrichten.at