Italian media reported on Tuesday evening that Polish tourists went on a trip to the so-called ski skins that allow you to go uphill.
What is the name of the town where the tourists got lost?
What devices did the tourists have during the trip?
What were the circumstances that forced the tourists to call for help?
Who took part in the rescue operation?
They reached the peak of Pizzo Cantone at an altitude of about 3,000 meters. m above sea level, but they were late for the last ski lift ride down. When darkness fell and the temperature dropped significantly, they called for help. They were unable to go down themselves or tell where exactly they were because they had left the lift station, which was already closed.
Volunteer firefighters from Livigno set out to search for those missing in the snow, joined by mountain rescuers. When the Poles were located, a helicopter from the regional rescue agency was sent to pick them up.
The tourists were safe and sound, but very cold and scared.
As noted in the reports, the carelessness of the young people triggered the entire rescue operation, which went perfectly.
