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October 21, 2026 · Slovakia
In the High Tatras, rescuers helped an injured tourist on Hrebinka
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In the morning of October 21, mountain rescuers received a report of an accident in the High Tatras. A 68-year-old tourist from Slovakia who was on Hrebinka needed help.
The woman fell while moving, suffering a severe upper limb injury and a laceration above her eye. Employees of the regional branch of the Mountain Rescue Service examined the victim on the spot and provided first aid.
The injured tourist was transported by a rescue SUV to Stary Smokovec, where she was handed over to the arriving ambulance team.
Sources: Zásah záchranárov na HrebienkuCorroborating source 1Corroborating source 2