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Mountain rescue operations in the Italian Dolomites

Overview

Recent reports highlight separate mountain rescue operations in the Italian Dolomites involving climbers in distress.

In late August, a 53-year-old climber was rescued from the Campanile di Val Montanaia after a navigational error during a rappel left him dangling in free space. Alpine rescuers utilized technicians and 200 meters of rope to reach the individual and secure him safely.

Following this, on September 1, a 29-year-old climber was rescued from Monte Pelmo after a 20-meter fall. The climber had managed to cling to a ledge at approximately 2,400 meters after slipping during a descent. A helicopter rescue operation was conducted through a fog bank to airlift the injured climber and his partner to safety.

Entities

Pieve di Cadore · Silvia Furlanetto · Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico FVG · Campanile di Val Montanaia · Paolo Molin

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Monte Pelmo climber rescued after 20-meter fall

    A 29-year-old climber was rescued by helicopter from Monte Pelmo after falling 20 meters and clinging to a ledge at 2,400 meters altitude.

  2. 16 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Climber rescued after dangling from Dolomites spire

    A 53-year-old climber was rescued from the Campanile di Val Montanaia in the Italian Dolomites after a rappel error left him dangling mid-air on the mountain's west face.

Sources

anzacday.org.au · auto.everyeye.it · bellunopress.it · calabriamagnifica.it · dayitalianews.com · explorersweb.com · friulioggi.it · nordest24.it · notizieaudaci.it · tvprato.it · tvqui.it · udinesetv.it