German tourists vacationing in Italy, specifically Lake Garda, encounter unexpected predicament; prompting a significant rescue effort.
Two German Tourists Rescued from Challenging Terrain in Monte Fubia
Two German tourists found themselves in a precarious situation on September 18, when they ended up in difficult terrain while hiking on Monte Fubia above Malcesine, Italy. The tourists had strayed from the marked path and attempted to descend into the valley through a steep forest section, but soon realised they were unable to move forward or back.
The control center in Brescia was alerted to the emergency situation, and rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the scene. A nearby team, along with rescue personnel from Verona, joined the search for the missing tourists.
Due to the rocky and inaccessible terrain, the rescuers had to take a detour to reach the tourists. Using GPS data, they were able to locate the tourists halfway between the hiking trail and the lake's shore road. Once found, both tourists were secured with climbing gear and helped down the slope by the rescue teams.
Maurizio Dellantonio, president of the Alpine Mountain Rescue in Italy, stated that the rescue operation was "beyond all limits." He added that the current situation is a result of mass tourism in many regions, with many hikers being unprepared and using poor equipment.
In fact, according to an expert, there are almost 20 percent more rescue operations than usual. The volunteer rescue organization with climbing harnesses helped to rescue the two German tourists, securing them for a vertical descent and bringing them back safely to Navene and then Malcesine.
The operation was completed around 10 p.m. and ended successfully. After the rescue, the Germans were taken to Malcesine by vehicle from Navene.
This incident comes just a few weeks after a similar incident in the Dolomites, where a German hiker had fallen approximately 80 meters into the void on the "Troi de le Calade" high trail. Thankfully, the hiker had an injured arm but did not require medical attention during the rescue.
Italian mountain rescuers are currently overwhelmed by the influx of tourists, and the number of rescue operations is on the rise. The rescuers are doing their best to ensure the safety of all hikers in the region, and encourage everyone to be prepared and equipped for their hikes, and to stay on marked paths.
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