# Mountain rescue operations in the Italian Dolomites

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mountain-rescue-operations-in-the-italian-dolomites
> Updated: 2026-09-01T18:46:22.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monte-pelmo-climber-rescued-after-20-meter-fall

### 2026-08-26: 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.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/climber-rescued-after-dangling-from-dolomites-spire

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