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Mountain rescue operations in Italy

Overview

Individual mountain rescue incidents have occurred in different Italian regions. In Pollino National Park, Alpine Rescue teams, the 118 ambulance service, and Carabinieri Forestali coordinated to rescue a 61-year-old hiker with an ankle injury in the Pietra Castello area. The operation involved using an off-road vehicle and manual stretcher transport, leading to local calls for better resources such as helicopters equipped with winches.

On the island of Salina, a nature reserve official, Elio Benenati, was honored for a solo rescue of two tourists trapped on the Pollara cliffs. Benenati rappelled 30 meters down a steep, unstable rock face to recover the individuals. He received a formal commendation for his “deep sense of duty, courage, and high competence” during the high-risk operation.

Entities

Federico Basile · Giuseppe Siracusano · Pollino National Park · Pollara · Elio Benenati

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Salina official honored for rescuing hikers from Pollara cliffs

    Elio Benenati, a reserve supervisor, received a special commendation for rescuing two hikers trapped on the Pollara cliffs in Salina, Italy, during a high-risk rope operation.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Alpine Rescue teams rescue injured hiker in Pollino National Park

    Alpine Rescue teams in Basilicata rescued a 61-year-old hiker with an ankle injury in Pollino National Park, highlighting the need for helicopter support in the region.

Sources

anni60news.com · giornaledilipari.it · potenzanews.net · vulturenews.net