Apparently Only One Slightly Injured in Avalanche in Ötztal

"The person was freed and brought to the Martin-Busch-Hütte," said a spokesperson for the Tirol control center in response to an APA inquiry. The avalanche occurred in the area of the "Hauslabkogel" (3,402 meters above sea level) in the Ötztal.

Mountain Rescue Sölden in Action After Avalanche in Ötztal

The information about the accident, which occurred in the early afternoon, was initially sparse. The person, who was presumably traveling with companions, was apparently buried by the avalanche. Due to bad weather, the use of helicopters was initially not possible. Communication among the rescue teams was also difficult due to poor reception. Members of the Sölden mountain rescue team ascended to the avalanche cone. The situation on the mountain was relatively dangerous due to the avalanche risk, it was reported. Already on Saturday, a ski tourer in Innervillgraten in East Tyrol was swept away and buried by an avalanche. The 36-year-old Austrian was able to be dug out by his companions. According to his own statements, he was not injured. He was flown to the district hospital in Lienz by an emergency medical helicopter for a health check.

(APA/red)

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