A Ukrainian without a flashlight did not take any risks

On the afternoon of October 25, a Ukrainian man who was stuck near the Chata pod Solisko shelter contacted the operations center of the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service (HZS). He reached there by chairlift, but due to deteriorating weather conditions, the cable car operation was stopped early.

The man found himself in the mountains without a flashlight, in inappropriate clothing and shoes. Due to gusty winds, slippery ground, and approaching dusk, the tourist was unable to descend on his own.

HZS mountain rescuers from Stary Smokovec responded to the call. They climbed up to the tourist in an SUV and evacuated him to the city, where the man continued on his own at his own request.