Mountain Rescue

Brazilian Tourist Found Dead After Fall at Indonesia Volcano Amid Delayed Rescue Efforts

The Brazilian government and Indonesian rescue agency announced the death of Juliana Marins, a 26-year-old tourist who fell at Mount Rinjani. After days of search and rescue efforts, her body was located deep within the ravine. Adverse weather, challenging terrain, and poor visibility hampered the rescue attempts. Rescuers confirmed her death after reaching her, and her body was scheduled for evacuation.

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Swiss Avalanche Buries Several; Rescue Underway

A large-scale rescue operation was launched following a severe avalanche on the Eiger mountain in the Swiss Alps on Saturday. Seven ski tourers were caught in the midday avalanche, resulting in two fatalities. One victim died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries at the hospital. Despite the initial report that all buried individuals were rescued, two ultimately perished.

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174 Skiers Rescued After Lift Crack at Winter Park

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Office retreat gone awry: Worker rescued after allegedly left stranded on Colorado mountain by colleagues

This story that has come to light about a worker being left stranded on a Colorado mountain by their colleagues during an office retreat is beyond belief. The fact that 14 coworkers allegedly abandoned one of their own on a 14,230-foot mountain is shocking, to say the least. The individual, whose name and company were not disclosed, had to be rescued after being left to complete his final summit push alone, according to Chaffee County Search and Rescue.

Imagine the fear and isolation this person must have felt, being left alone overnight in bad weather conditions at such a high elevation.… Continue reading