Wanderer (89) clinging to saving rocks

On Sunday at around 11 a.m., an 89-year-old hiker was on his way to the village of Bürs (Vorarlberg) in the direction of the "Platzgufel" parcel. Because of his inattentiveness, he lost his balance and plunged into the climbing wall "Bürser Platte" – a 40-meter-high steep wall. At the moment of his mind, he clung to one of the rocks and thus prevented the surely deadly fall into the depths. At last, two sports climbers who set the rescue chain i…

B RS. On Sunday, an elderly hiker in the municipality of B rs (Bez. Bludenz) escaped a major crash by clinging to a rock at the last moment.

Happiness in the misfortune had been experienced by a well-equipped 89-year-old while hiking in Vorarlberg. The man fell, but could cling to a rock and call for help.

On Sunday, a 89-year-old hiker in the community area of Bürs (Bez. Bludenz) avoided a probably fatal crash. The senior lost his balance as a result of inattentiveness and plunged into the exit area of a 40-meter-high climbing wall. However, he could cling to a rock and call for help, the police informed. His calls were heard by sports climbers who stayed at the foot of the wall. They got help.