Mountain rescue
The Tragedy in Borovets: For a Photo Greek Tourists Triggered the Avalanche Leaving One Dead
In a harrowing turn of events, a group of Greek tourists sparked a fatal avalanche in Borovets, Bulgaria, while venturing off-track for a photo opportunity. The Mountain Rescue Service (MRS) revealed that the incident, which occurred in an area known for avalanche risks, resulted in the loss of one life and left others in peril.
Avalanche Strikes Borovets: 1 Foreign Skier Passed Away (UPDATED)
An avalanche has struck the Bulgarian ski resort of Borovets, engulfing a group of Greek skiers and snowboarders in its path. The incident occurred this afternoon in the Markudjik 3 area, leaving one person missing.
Bulgarian Mountain Rescue Issues Urgent Warning on Avalanche Risks
The Bulgarian Mountain Rescue Service is sounding the alarm over potential avalanche hazards in the country's mountainous regions in the coming days. Despite favorable conditions for hiking in lower elevations, the rescue service emphasizes the heightened risk in areas with significant snow cover.
11 climbers dead, 22 missing after volcanic eruption in Indonesia
The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered Monday after a furious eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano as Indonesian rescuers searched for at least 22 others reportedly missing.
Tourist Died in Stara Planina, Two Others were Rescued
Two lost tourists were rescued as a result of the quick reaction of employees from the Kazanlak District Administration and a team of the Mountain Rescue Service.
According to initial data, the missing were a man and two women, but one of them has died. They were transported to the village of Tazha.
Montenegro Blames Tourist Rescue Spike on Uncontrolled Hiking
Injured tourist evacuation on the mountain of Durmitor, Montenegro. Photo: Montenegro's Mountain Rescue Service
On August 3, the Mountain Service conducted two rescue missions on Mt Durmitor, when they evacuated a family from Poland and two more persons.
Lightening injures 18 hikers in Alps
Ljubljana – A lightning strike in the area of Mt Triglav in the Julian Alps has injured 18 mountaineers, two of them seriously, while the rescue effort was hampered by fog, the country’s Administration for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief said on Friday.
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Mountain rescuers busy this weekend rescuing people and dog
Bohinj/Kranj – Slovenia’s mountain rescue teams were again busy this Sunday as they came to the aid of several injured hikers as well as a dog in four helicopter dispatches. More and more hikers have insufficient knowledge about mountaineering equipment and underestimate the mountains, the authorities warn, urging responsible behaviour.
Mountain rescuers urge caution, say casualties way too many
Ljubljana – Slovenian mountain rescue units have already responded to 41 incidents in the mountains this month in which nine people lost their lives, which they say is cause for concern as these numbers are much higher than they should be in such a short period of time.
Bulgaria: Tourist Found Dead after Falling from Boyana Waterfall
An investigation is underway into the serious incident in which a tourist died yesterday (August 22, 2021) at the Boyana Waterfall in Vitosha mountain.
The tourist was a young man - about 30 years old, who fell from a height of 20 meters, said the Mountain Rescue Service (MRS).
They warn that in the mountains we must be disciplined, well equipped, and know the route well.