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The climbers were rescued from the via ferrata in the most adverse weather conditions.
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Three Vorarlbergers between 22 and 35 years old had to be rescued from an alpine emergency on Sunday night. As reported by the police, the three men who had been led through the mountains wanted to climb the 2,643-meter-high Zimba. However, due to worsening weather and the onset of darkness, they climbed up and had to be rescued by helicopter.
Vandans. The 35-year-old and the two 22-year-olds wanted to go from Heinrich Hueter Hütte from Vandans on the eastern ridge to Zimba. Since finding the route had been somewhat difficult, they did not reach the top until around 5 pm Due to deteriorating weather conditions, they quickly resumed their descent.
Downpours of rain and sleet
Rain and downpours finally fell and when lightning struck near the rope team, the climbers tried to rappel as fast as possible. However, they got out of control, so some of them had to go back up and establish a cross passage. During the crossing, one of the men fell to the rope, but was caught.
Around 1:45 am, the people of Vorarlberg finally made an emergency call and set up an emergency bivouac. Two rescue teams from Vandans Mountain Rescue set out to join the ropes team. At the same time, the Rega 7 rescue helicopter, which is stationed in St. Gallen, Switzerland, was notified.
Most adverse weather conditions
Despite the most adverse weather conditions and poor visibility, the first of the climbers was rescued at 3.30 am, and then the second ten minutes later. At about 4.30 am, the third finally escaped the situation. They were all exhausted, but unharmed, except for a few abrasions. Meanwhile, the Vandans fire department had installed landing lights for the helicopter with three vehicles so that the helicopter could refuel with a tanker.
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