Slips Remain the Most Common Cause of Injuries in the Mountains. Many Interventions Could Be Prevented.

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The number of mountain accidents has increased by 28 percent in the last five years. This year, mountain rescuers carried out 410 interventions, 44 more than in the same period last year, of which 170 were helicopter rescues. Mountain rescuers are therefore once again urging caution.

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The number of accidents in the mountains has increased by 28 percent in the last five years. This year, mountain rescuers carried out 410 interventions, 44 more than in the same period last year, of which 170 were helicopter rescues. Mountain rescuers therefore once again call for caution, proper preparation for the trip to the mountains, checking the weather forecast and using appropriate equipment.