# Mountain rescue in Asturias

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mountain-rescue-in-asturias
> Updated: 2026-09-12T23:17:25.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

A 29-year-old mountaineer was rescued by the Asturias Firefighters Rescue Group after falling on a ridge between Cabrones and Torrecerredo in the Cabrales municipality. The individual sustained an ankle injury and multiple torso contusions.

The Asturias Emergency Service (SEPA) deployed a medicalized helicopter for the operation. Rescuers used a crane with approximately 30 meters of cable to lift the victim and a medical rescuer into the aircraft due to the difficult terrain. The victim was subsequently evacuated to the Hospital de Arriondas.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Mountaineer rescued in Asturias after fall on mountain ridge

A 29-year-old mountaineer was rescued by helicopter in Asturias, Spain, after a fall between Cabrones and Torrecerredo left him with ankle and torso injuries.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mountaineer-rescued-in-asturias-after-fall-on-mountain-ridge

### 2026-08-23: Cyclist rescued by helicopter in Cabrerizos, Salamanca

A 35-year-old cyclist with a broken collarbone was evacuated by helicopter after a fall in a remote area of Cabrerizos, Salamanca.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyclist-rescued-by-helicopter-in-cabrerizos-salamanca

---
Cite as: Mountain rescue in Asturias. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mountain-rescue-in-asturias