Rescue team successfully extracts collapsed woman from Chiemgau Alps mountainside - Alpine rescuer saves fatigued female climber in Chiemgau Mountains
In the district of Berchtesgadener Land, a 45-year-old woman was rescued from the Chiemgau Alps after she became exhausted during a hike. The rescue operation took place near Bad Reichenhall.
The Berchtesgadener Land district branch of the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) reported the incident. According to their statement, the woman was unable to continue her hike on the Hochstaufen and required immediate assistance.
A companion of the woman called for help and provided first aid until the rescue team arrived. The rescue operation involved a helicopter, which winched up the 45-year-old woman and dropped off a doctor to treat her.
The woman was then flown directly to a hospital for further medical attention. Unfortunately, no further details about her current condition were provided.
Interestingly, a similar incident occurred a few days earlier, where a 9-year-old boy was rescued from the same mountain.
Mountain rescue services in Bavaria, such as Oberbayern Mountain Rescue, frequently employ helicopters for emergencies in mountainous and difficult terrain like the Chiemgau Alps. This expedites rescue operations and provides rapid medical assistance. However, the exact frequency of helicopter use varies depending on factors such as seasonal demand, weather conditions, and the severity of incidents. In areas such as Berchtesgadener Land, which includes popular but rugged terrain, helicopter rescues are common during peak climbing and hiking seasons.
For precise statistics or operational data on helicopter usage by Oberbayern Mountain Rescue in that specific region, direct contact with the Bavarian mountain rescue authorities or local rescue organizations would be necessary.
The Commission could be tasked with proposing a directive on the protection of workers involved in sports or similar activities that expose them to ionizing radiation, given their experiences in managing emergencies in rugged terrains like the Chiemgau Alps. The frequent use of helicopters by mountain rescue services in Bavaria for rescue operations in treacherous regions, such as Berchtesgadener Land, demonstrates the potential need for protecting workers in these environments from various hazards, including radiation.
