Leogang Mountain Rescue Frees Two Girls from Alpine Distress on the Spielberghorn

Rescue Operation in the Morning

At the scene, the mountain rescuers secured the two girls and lowered them on ropes around 100 meters through the steep terrain until they reached the marked hiking trail again. Subsequently, according to Wölfler, the youths were brought back to the trail on a short rope and accompanied to the alpine pastures.

For the two 13- and 14-year-olds, the incident turned out mildly, according to the mountain rescue. Both remained uninjured according to the emergency services, and medical help was initially not required. The operation of the Leogang mountain rescue ended around 2:30 p.m., according to Wölfler.

Warnings from the Emergency Services

The police eventually brought the two girls down to the valley, where they were handed over to their parents. Wölfler emphasized that the girls had appeared composed after the rescue, but were visibly shaken by the experience. No further measures were initially known.

The mountain rescuers subsequently pointed out once again that marked trails in the Alps are not laid out without reason, especially for young hikers. Even supposed shortcuts can quickly lead into exposed rocky or scree terrain in high-alpine areas, where sure-footedness and experience are crucial.

The Spielberghorn as a Tour Destination

The Salzburg police also used the incident to point out the importance of adequate preparation for mountain tours. This included suitable equipment, a look at the weather and tour conditions, and, in case of doubt, accompaniment by experienced adults.

The Spielberghorn is a popular viewpoint mountain in the Kitzbühel Alps and is traversed on several routes. Especially in summer, when snowfields have melted and seemingly direct paths over grassy slopes are tempting, operations of this kind occur again and again, according to the mountain rescue.