In the High Tatras, rescuers evacuated a Polish tourist from a via ferrata under Priječny Saddle

On the afternoon of October 21, the operations center of the Mountain Rescue Service of Slovakia received a call for help for a 24-year-old Polish tourist who was on a via ferrata under Priečný saddle in the Mala Studená Valley. The traveler was not injured, but panicked on the open and steep rocky section and was unable to continue moving or turn back on his own.

A VZZS helicopter from Poprad was called in to carry out the rescue work, which took two fighters from the regional branch of the HZS Vysoké Tatry on board at the site in Starý Smokovec. Using a winch, the rescuers reached the tourist and lowered him down into the valley using ropes.

After the descent, the man was transported by helicopter to Stary Smokovec. He did not require medical attention, so he continued his journey on his own.